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Zen for TV

  • Nam June Paik, Zen for TV, 1963, 1976 version, manipulated television set; black and white, silent, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Byungseol and Dolores An, 2006.20, © Nam June Paik Estate

Title
Zen for TV
Artist
Nam June Paik
Date
1963, 1976 version
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
19 x 22 1⁄2 x 18 in. (48.3 x 57.2 x 45.7 cm)
Copyright
© Nam June Paik Estate
Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Gift of Byungseol and Dolores An

Mediums Description
manipulated television set; black and white, silent
Classifications
Sculpture
Highlights
Asian American Art
Keywords
  • Religion – Buddhism
Object Number
2006.20
Palette
Linked Open Data URI

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