Provenance

Ken Hakuta

Explore selected works

See all 21 works of art
The image features four large, rounded squares placed in a two-by-two grid formation on graph paper. Inside each square are abstract lines and shapes. In the top left square, a small shape resembling a stylized airplane is drawn near the upper right area. The top right square also features an airplane shape with an abstract dashed line trailing downward. The lower left square contains another airplane-like shape with a vertical dashed line appearing beneath it. The bottom right square displays a more detailed design, with the airplane shape and a looping line beneath it.
Nam June Paik, Untitled, 1975, black ballpoint pen and on graph paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.9

Untitled

Nam June Paik · 1975 · black ballpoint pen and on graph paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.9

The image features swirling lines and sharp, angular shapes creating an abstract composition. At the top, a red circular shape with spiky lines emanating from it is present. Below this, green lines curve. The center contains black, branching lines that divide the composition vertically. Surrounding this central motif are overlapping loops and scribbles in purple, orange, and blue. Circular elements in orange are sketched at the edges.
Nam June Paik, Untitled (Earth), 2000, pastel on wove paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.6

Untitled (Earth)

Nam June Paik · 2000 · pastel on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.6

The image features irregular, colorful crayon strokes and lines creating an abstract composition. The colors vary from yellows to greens, pinks, and blues. The vertical green lines resemble trees, while other shapes suggest birds. At the bottom, there are scattered linear shapes and merging colors that evoke rainfall. The word "RAIN" is written in green at the bottom left.
Nam June Paik, Untitled (Rain), 2001, pastel on wove paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.7

Untitled (Rain)

Nam June Paik · 2001 · pastel on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.7

The image shows a collection of black scribbled lines forming shapes on a white background. The lines create rectangles and other irregular forms, giving a chaotic and abstract look. The overlapping lines suggest a cluttered arrangement of shapes on a bulletin board. The lines intersect and diverge in different directions, adding to the dynamic and unsystematic appearance of the image.
Nam June Paik, Untitled (TVS), 1978, pen and black ink on wove paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.15

Untitled (TVS)

Nam June Paik · 1978 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.15

The image shows a grid of squares filled with line drawings. These squares contain outlines resembling television screens with faces or abstract symbols. The drawings are done in brown, blue, and green crayons giving them a child-like appearance.
Nam June Paik, Untitled, 1978, pastel on wove paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.16

Untitled

Nam June Paik · 1978 · pastel on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.16

The image is a pen drawing on graph paper, featuring four individual sketches within square boundaries. Each square contains a stylized depiction of a mountain with a sharply pointed peak. The horizon line aligns with the base of each mountain. Three of the sketches include a small sun near the mountain, positioned differently in each. The drawing style is minimalistic with precise pen strokes. The color palette is monochromatic with dark ink on light blue grid paper. In the bottom right corner, there is a signature or inscription, "PMA '95."
Nam June Paik, Untitled, 1975, black ballpoint pen on graph paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.10

Untitled

Nam June Paik · 1975 · black ballpoint pen on graph paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.10

The image displays a series of black lines that are erratic and intertwining to form an abstract composition. These lines scribble across the page in a chaotic pattern, resembling tangled yarn or a dense forest of branches overlapping one another. The lines enclose an area that hints at a rectangular shape, but with no clear borders, leaving it open to interpretation. The abstract nature of the drawing evokes memories of hurried handwriting or the energetic movements of dance captured in a still form.
Nam June Paik, Untitled (TV Static), 1982, pen and black ink on wove paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.17

Untitled (TV Static)

Nam June Paik · 1982 · pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.17

A lightweight, sheer, coral-peach robe hangs from a wooden dowel over a color television screen in this sculptural piece, which hangs against a white wall. The robe has long sleeves extending horizontally along the dowel, which extends a bit past the cuffs. The robe has a narrow, cream-white collar and ties to one side over the chest. It flares slightly below the arms, creating a bell shape. The rectangular video screen that hangs within is partially obscured, but looks like at least two people in a brightly colored setting.
Nam June Paik, Ommah, 2005, one-channel video installation on 19-inch LCD monitor, silk robe, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2010.62.1

Ommah

Nam June Paik · 2005 · one-channel video installation on 19-inch LCD monitor, silk robe ·  Accession ID  2010.62.1

The image contains abstract, rectangular shapes with rounded edges, each filled with lines and curves resembling facial features. The shapes are arranged in a whimsical pattern, suggesting a series of television sets displaying abstract faces. The colorful, playful composition resembles a collection of quirky, abstract portraits with faces drawn on television screens.
Nam June Paik, Untitled (TV Ghosts), 2005, colored marker on wove paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.5

Untitled (TV Ghosts)

Nam June Paik · 2005 · colored marker on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.5

The image features overlapping curving lines in colors like blue, purple, green, and black. The lines intersect chaotically, resembling a tangled mass or net. The composition evokes looping paths, similar to roller coasters or scribbles. The lines create an intricate pattern against a light background.
Nam June Paik, Untitled (Manipulated TV), 1996, pastel and pen and black ink on wove paper, Gift of the Hakuta Family, 2011.61.18

Untitled (Manipulated TV)

Nam June Paik · 1996 · pastel and pen and black ink on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2011.61.18