Nam June Paik's "Electronic Superhighway" - American Art Moments

Take a trip across the U.S.A. with Nam June Paik's "Electronic Superhighway: Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, 1995." Learn more about this iconic artwork that was a gift from the artist to the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM). Saisha Grayson, SAAM’s curator of time-based media, shares insights about Paik's life and the personal associations that, along with popular culture references, inform the media clips the artist included within this monumental map of the United States. Grayson also discusses the installation’s complexity and continued relevance today.
This video is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's ongoing series "American Art Moments." Join a SAAM expert and go beyond the artwork label to discover the untold stories and rich connections represented in some of the museum's most iconic artworks.

[@bobbyfeather1]

I helped the late Nam June Paik set up an elaborate installation piece at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) in the mid-80's when I was getting my film/art/video degree there. Very cool cat, man.

[@Kn.77]

I saw this earlier this year, and I think it's my absolute favorite art piece, period. Nam June Paik inspires me, and I love how his medium is so electronic and entwined in technology and the future!!!

[@troysvisualarts]

I've been into video and vintage video effects for over 20 years and only discovered Nam June Paik in more recent years, his work is magnificent! I saw one of his great TV sculptures which was the Abraham Lincoln TV sculpture with video art displayed on the TVs at MONA Art Museum in Hobart, Tasmania, it was great to see in person!

[@petr-im2hk]

Great idea. Feels like America.

[@BiancaPauline]

This is really cool!

[@cooperhewitt]

Lovely video!

[@shootfilmnotguns2023]

The electrical bill for this one though...

[@jl-dc6dt]

I wish I can see this in person

[@user-wu2ik2lb8o]

could*

[@0xtechno]

Nam June paiks cable management 🤌