Pioneers of Video: Nam June Paik

Korean Artist Nam June Paik is considered to be the father of video art. He dubbed tele-communications: "the electronic super highway" -- a term that still applies today.

Nam June Paik; Electronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii; 1995; 49-channel closed circuit video installation, neon, steel and electronic components; approx. 15 x 40 x 4 ft.; Smithsonian American Art Museum; Gift of the artist; 2002.23