Waiting for Commercials - 1966

Part of a restored collection of rare early works by Nam June Paik, Waiting for Commercials is a hilarious compendium of Japanese TV commercials. This early example of Paik's use of appropriated television imagery as pop cultural artifact was originally created for a performance piece of the same name, which featured Charlotte Moorman and her cello.

7min
1966
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

About Waiting for Commercials

Waiting for Commercials Overview

Part of a restored collection of rare early works by Nam June Paik, Waiting for Commercials is a hilarious compendium of Japanese TV commercials. This early example of Paik's use of appropriated television imagery as pop cultural artifact was originally created for a performance piece of the same name, which featured Charlotte Moorman and her cello.

Runtime: 7min

Extra details

Original Title: Waiting for Commercials
Original Language: English
Directed By: Nam June Paik