TV Buddha (1974)
One of Nam June Paik’s most iconic works, TV Buddha expresses the contrasts and parallels between East and West and between technology and spirituality in a very simple and direct way. A CCTV camera films a Buddha statue, which Paik bought from an antique store. Its static, silent image appears live on a round TV set, inspired by popular sci-fi imagery. Here the Buddha is both the viewer and the viewed image, mirroring our own experience as mass media consumers.
Director: Nam June Paik
Runtime: 1 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TV Buddha about?
- One of Nam June Paik’s most iconic works, TV Buddha expresses the contrasts and parallels between East and West and between technology and spirituality in a very simple and direct way. A CCTV camera films a Buddha statue, which Paik bought from an antique store. Its static, silent image appears live on a round TV set, inspired by popular sci-fi imagery. Here the Buddha is both the viewer and the viewed image, mirroring our own experience as mass media consumers.
- Who directed TV Buddha?
- TV Buddha was directed by Nam June Paik.
- How long is TV Buddha?
- TV Buddha has a runtime of 1m (1 minutes).
- Where was TV Buddha produced?
- TV Buddha was produced in United States of America.