Considered by critics to be the first to explore expression through video, the Korean artist began experimenting in this particular direction in the seventies and, along with Joseph Beuys and John Cage was amongst the protagonists of the movement Fluxus. Declaring itself to be a homage to “the electronic juggler”, the exhibition in Turin brings together 100 installations, laser paintings, photographers and videos. It also presents a particular period in Paik’s career – the period between 1964 and 1968, years of artistic associations just one of which was with American cellist Charlotte Moorman with whom he organised performances, duets and photographs featuring Moorman.
There are also large scale installations such as ‘Robot’, ‘Sphere’ and ‘The horse conductor’ whilst a series of 80 exhibits represent photographic and graphic work by the artist with a number of pieces made in collaboration with photographer Peter Moore.
until 17.11.2002
Il giocoliere elettronico. Nam June Paik e l'invenzione della videoarte
Palazzo Cavour, via Cavour 8, Turin
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