Keeping Video Art Alive With C.T. Lui

About the Episode

Electrical engineer and technician Chi-Tien Lui is one of the only living experts on cathode-ray tube (CRT) television technology, and he has been solely responsible for restoring most of Nam June Paik's video art over the years. As he nears retirement, Lui looks to pass his knowledge on to future generations.

Aired: 06/08/23 | Expires: | Runtime: 8m 24s

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