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Nam June Paik
American video art pioneer (1932–2006)
Nam June Paik was born on July 20, 1932 in Seoul, South Korea and died on January 29, 2006, aged 73.
Born
July 20, 1932
Nam June Paik died aged 73.
Died: January 29, 2006
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Seoul, South Korea
- Professions
- performance artist, multimedia artist, television producer, video artist, university teacher, pioneer, installation artist, visual artist, painter, photographer, composer
- Citizenship
- Germany, United States, South Korea
More about Nam June Paik
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- RKDartists
- Integrated Authority File
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Kunstindeks Danmark
- v2.nl
- Munzinger Personen
- Artists of the World Online
- SNAC
- The Fine Art Archive
- Paik, Nam June
- BnF authorities
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Nam June Paik when they died?
Nam June Paik died aged 73.
When is Nam June Paik’s birthday?
Nam June Paik’s recorded birthday is July 20.
Where was Nam June Paik born?
Nam June Paik was born in Seoul, South Korea.
When did Nam June Paik die?
Nam June Paik died on January 29, 2006.