Nam June Paik (1932–2006) was a Korean-American artist and is regarded as the founder of video art. By innovatively combining television, video, and electronic media, he had a lasting impact on the development of media art worldwide.
Nam June Paik and Joseph Beuys are considered two of the most influential artists of the 20th century, both expanding traditional art forms through new media and conceptual approaches. While Beuys became known for his conceptual art, performances, and social engagement, Paik was a pioneer of video art who experimented with electronic imagery. They shared a belief in art as a means of communication and social transformation. The two artists met within the European avant-garde scene of the 1960s and 1970s and played a key role in shaping contemporary art.
