London's V&A Museum offers digital Nam June Paik experience


By AGENCY

A still image of the virtual exhibition “Meet Again The More, The Better". Photo: Handout

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is presenting Meet Again The More, The Better, an interactive display that walks visitors through how Korea-born video art pioneer Nam June Paik (1932-2006) created the giant video tower The More, The Better.

The interactive display will be offered at a drop-in event held from Wednesday to Friday at the British museum as well as on the official website of the museum. The interactive artwork Meet Again The More, The Better was created by Seoul-based digital and design studio Commoners.

The 18.6m tall video tower is located at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, consisting of 1,003 TV monitors. The video tower underwent a three-year restoration that ended September 2022.

Using a range of buttons and sliders, those who access the interactive display can view the restoration process of the video tower created in 1988 or transform it into one’s own creation. The artwork will be added to The More, The Better virtual gallery.

The V&A Museum is presenting the interactive artwork as part of the museum’s family programme for Hallyu! The Korean Wave exhibition, which is running through June 25. The exhibition showcases South Korea's pop culture, exploring the makings of the Korean wave and its global impact.

The interactive artwork Meet Again The More, The Better was commissioned by the MMCA. The program is also running at MMCA Gwacheon and can be accessed here. - The Korea Herald/Asia News Network

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Culture

Sleep in a Paris museum with a view on the Olympics opening ceremony
Brunei's famous delicacy 'Tapak Kuda' is more than just a piece of cake
Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'Backyard Bird Chronicles'
Frank Stella, a leading figure in post-war American art, dies at 87
In Melaka, a rural 19th century chapel plays host to the music of Mozart, Bach
Why 'young adult' novels aren't just for teenagers
Star Wars Day: a unique Malaysian artistic twist on galactic tributes
Iconic French painting to make comeback in true colours
Weekend for the arts: KL Illustration Fair, 'Raya Songbook' art exhibition
Malaysian author's book shortlisted for 2024 Walter Scott Prize

Others Also Read