Korean-American, multimedia artist credited as the founder of video art. He was one of the first to use “electronic super highway” in reference to telecommunications. Nam June Paik was born on July 20, 1932 in South Korea. His work was influenced by the musical compositions of John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen. He trained as a classical pianist in his youth and studied music at the University of Tokyo and at Germany’s Munich University. He became acquainted with conceptual artists Joseph Beuys and Wolf Vostell while in Germany, and they had an incredible impact on his pursuit of electronic art. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Nam June Paik Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more detailed information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports!
He grew up with two brothers and two sisters, and he and his family fled Korea during the Korean War. He married video artist Shigeko Kubota in 1965. He has not shared his parent’s names. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
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First Name | Nam |
Last Name | Paik |
Profession | Multimedia Artist |
Died | Jan 29, 2006 ( age 73) |
Birthday & Zodiac | |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Birth Date | July 20, 1932 |
Birthday | July 20 |
Birth Place | South Korea |
Country | South Korea |
Height & Weight | |
Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
His famous work, “Electronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii 1995-96,” was put on exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Estimated Net Worth in 2020 | $1-5 Million |
Previous Year’s Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review. |
Income Source | Primary Income source Multimedia Artist (profession). |
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