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Button Happening (1965)

Movie 1 min

Button Happening is Nam June Paik's earliest extant tape, and possibly his first tape ever. Recorded in 1965 on the day he acquired his first Sony Portapak camera, this previously unknown work has recently been rediscovered and restored. Recorded on computer tape, this technically fragile piece documents a single performance action — Paik buttoning and unbuttoning his jacket. A spirit of conceptual Fluxus humor underlies this seminal recording.

Nam June Paik Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1965
Runtime
1 min

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Frequently asked questions

What is Button Happening about?
Button Happening is Nam June Paik's earliest extant tape, and possibly his first tape ever. Recorded in 1965 on the day he acquired his first Sony Portapak camera, this previously unknown work has recently been rediscovered and restored. Recorded on computer tape, this technically fragile piece documents a single performance action — Paik buttoning and unbuttoning his jacket. A spirit of conceptual Fluxus humor underlies this seminal recording.
Who directed Button Happening?
Button Happening was directed by Nam June Paik.
When was Button Happening released?
Button Happening is a 1965 film.
Where can I watch Button Happening?
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