Heather Cox Richardson and 250 to 250: Nam June Paik, Narrated by Min Jin Lee
Min Jin Lee is a Korean-American novelist and the author of Free Food for Millionaires and Pachinko, a finalist for the National Book Award and one of the New York Times' 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. Her fiction explores the Korean diaspora, identity, and belonging across generations. She is the 2024 recipient of the Fitzgerald Prize for Literary Excellence and currently serves as New York State Author Laureate.
Nam June Paik was born in Korea in 1932.
- He left Korea with his family during the Korean War.
- In 1964, he moved to the United States.
- Paik first studied music.
- Later, he became an artist.
- He used televisions and video in his artwork.
- Many people call him the "father of video art."
- His art showed how technology can change people's lives.
- He believed computers and television would become more important.
- He said that one day many people would have their own TV channels.
- Paik believed technology could bring people and cultures together.
- Today, Nam June Paik is remembered as an important modern artist.
POP Interview and Civics Quiz:
- N-400 Part 2:04: What is your country of birth? Use the name of the country at the time of your birth, even if the name of the country has changed.
- USCIS 100:78. / 128:100. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
- USCIS 128:118. Name one example of an American innovation.
Family Fun:
- Guggenhwim: Teaching Nam June Paik
- Kiddle: Nam June Paik facts for Kids
- PBS American Masters: Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV
- Smithsonian: Nam June Paik's "Electronic Superhighway" - American Art Moments
- Tate: Nam June Paik Educator Packet
- Whitney: Nam June Paik
- uscitizenpod: Nam June Paik: Electronic Highway" coloring page
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