Modern

Nam June Paik

Born 1932 Died 2006 Works span 1968–1996

A Pioneer of the Electronic Landscape Nam June Paik, a name synonymous with the birth of video art, was more than just an artist; he was a visionary who foresaw and then sculpted the burgeoning relationship between humanity and technology. Born in Seoul, Korea, in 1932, his life unfolded against a backdrop of immense geopolitical shifts – from the turmoil of the Korean War to the rise of global communication networks. This context pro…

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1968

first work

1996

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Nam June Paik's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Nam June Paik's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

Nam June Paik

1932 – 2006

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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