State of the Arts
Nam June Paik: PBS (1963-2000)
Clip: Season 38 Episode 1 | 6m 29sVideo has Closed Captions
A major work by video artist Nam June Paik is restored in Trenton, NJ.
In downtown Trenton, NJ, there's a major work by one of the founders of video art, Nam June Paik. Installed at what was once the public TV headquarters of the state, PBS ( 1963-2000 ) had fallen into serious disrepair. We cover its complete restoration, including visits to TV and neon repair shops specializing in the restoration of art. An interview with Nam June Paik (1932-2006) is also included.
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State of the Arts is a local public television program presented by NJ PBS
State of the Arts
Nam June Paik: PBS (1963-2000)
Clip: Season 38 Episode 1 | 6m 29sVideo has Closed Captions
In downtown Trenton, NJ, there's a major work by one of the founders of video art, Nam June Paik. Installed at what was once the public TV headquarters of the state, PBS ( 1963-2000 ) had fallen into serious disrepair. We cover its complete restoration, including visits to TV and neon repair shops specializing in the restoration of art. An interview with Nam June Paik (1932-2006) is also included.
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