Meanwhile, in the life of Nam June Paik
The whole life1976
Retrospective at the Kölnischer Kunstverein
A retrospective of Paik’s work at the Kölnischer Kunstverein in Cologne; major retrospectives in Paris, New York, San Francisco and Basel will follow.
1977
Takes part in Documenta 6
His work is shown at Documenta 6; ten years later he returns for Documenta 8.
1977 · Award
Guggenheim Fellowship
1977–1989
Five Whitney Biennials
His work appears at the Whitney Biennial in 1977, 1981, 1983, 1987 and 1989.
1978
Retrospective at the Musée d’art moderne de la Ville de Paris
A major retrospective of Paik’s work at the Musée d’art moderne de la Ville de Paris.
1979–1996
Professor at the Düsseldorf Art Academy
From 1979 to 1996 he is a professor at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf; another account calls him its chairman from 1979.
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![Wreath of Laurel, Palm, and Juniper with a Scroll inscribed Virtutem Forma Decorat [reverse], Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1474/1478](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/ff62e8d0-45c4-498f-ad36-6358de827e04/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
