Media Alchemy
Nam June Paik
Curated by David Familian
October 2– December 5, 2009
Reception: October 1, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Family Day: November 14, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Boxed: December 3, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
As part of an ongoing comment to exhibiting various areas of experimental media arts, the Beall Center is proud to show a selection of work by world renowned and pioneering video artist, Nam June Paik (1932-2006).
This exhibition focuses on how Nam June Paik has transformed the video image since the 1970s. Beginning with his landmark Global Groove, 1974, the first artist video broadcast on television 35 years ago, to more recent large-scale installations. Paik continued to experiment with televisions and alter the screen image throughout his career. His unique sculptural/video approach has been a strong influences on future generations of artists creating video and installations.Synopsis | Image Gallery
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WoW: emergent Media Phenomenon forum at UC irvine October 1, 4 pm to 6 pm
Winifred Smith Hall, UCI Arts Plaza
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Contemporary New Media Arts Lecture Series David Ross October 8, 6:30 pm
Winifred Smith Hall, UCI Arts Plaza
The Beall Center is proud to present a lecture by David Ross, in conjunction with the Beall Center’s fall exhibit Media Alchemy of Nam June Paik. Ross is a leading expert on the work of Paik and will greatly enhance audience under- standing of Paik’s groundbreaking work.
The Contemporary New Media Arts Lecture Series, co-sponsored by OCMA, UCI Studio Art and the Beall Center, is funded, in part, by a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Contemporary New Media Arts Lecture Series Bill viola November 12, 7:30 pm
Orange County Museum of Art
Bill Viola is considered a pioneer in the medium of video art and is internationally recognized as one of today’s leading artists. He has been instrumental inthe establishment of video as a vital form of contemporary art, and in so doing has helped to greatly expand its scope in terms of technology, content and historical reach.
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FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE
amily Day at the Beall Center
Saturday, November 14
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Scheduled events include hands on art and science activities, art and technology demonstrations, videos, and more. Don't miss our guest presenters: Robert Schureman, of the Art Center College of Design, leading workshops on 3-D modeling & precision laser cutting; Simone Chapman of SC Communications, offering workshops on digital design; and our infamous guest, the “Optricks Apprentice” from the Optics Institute of SoCal, featuring lasers and optics to make science & technology fun and exciting for children of all ages.
Family Day is held in conjunction with the current exhibit “Media Alchemy of Nam June Paik.”
Free and Open to the Public. For more information and directions call (949) 824-6206.