Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV

6.8/10 · 11 votesMay 16, 2023

Ranked #5 of 9 in Season 37•+0.2 vs season avg

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See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art and coiner of the term “electronic superhighway.” Born in Japan-occupied Korea, Paik went on to become a pillar of the American avant-garde and transformed modern image-making with his sculptures, films

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Episode Summary

"Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV" is episode 4 of American Masters season 37. It scored 6.8/10 from 11 votes, ranking #5 of 9 episodes this season (season average 6.6). It aired on May 16, 2023.

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