Nam June Paik was one of the most groundbreaking and experimental artists of the 20th century. He was a very versatile artist, but he mostly accredited for his video art work. In his life, he became friends with avante-garde composer John Cage with whom he worked with, and whos work influenced his own. One example of his video art is a film called "Zen for Film". This piece consisted solely of an unexposed film running through a projector. It appears to be a illuminated screen with occasional scratches and film grain made visible. This piece was definitely influenced by John Cage's work, especially his experiments with silence, and the absence of the expected. Nam June Paik's work is always conceptually rich. This piece displays the raw qualities of the medium, and the absence of images is meant to inspire your own internal images. Nam June Paik's work often experiments with television monitors, installations, electronics, and witty concepts. Another one of Nam June Paik's works was an installation called "Something Pacific". This installation consisted of multiple Buddha statues and other well-known figures (Rodin's Thinker) placed in front of dead television sets and other electronic devices. This installation contrasts two very different experiences. These being the contemplative mental states of the statues, and the fast-paced but low-energy mental state of watching television. I find Nam June Paik's concepts in his work to be really interesting. His work has an Asian aesthetic combined with the possibilities of technology, and his own witty touch.