Located in the lobby of the first floor of Nam June Paik Art Center, the Museum Shop is an open space designed by the New York-based architecture practice N H D M (www.nhdm.net). This organically designed multi-purpose space serves as a place for exhibition viewing, rest and purchase of art products. It offers a diverse array of products: exhibition-related items including exhibition catalogues and books on Nam June Paik; art products featuring Paik’s artwork; crafts made by Korean artists; branded design products and unique innovative items. These beautiful and useful products will provide visitors with special and precious memories. Our Museum Shop seeks to be a fun and pleasant place to visit, offering an assortment of arts, designs and ideas in everyday life.
Location
1st Floor
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Sunday,
10 am – 6 pm
Closed on
Closed every Monday, every January 1st, lunar New Year’s Day and Korean Thanksgiving Day
Cafeteria
The aroma of coffee fills the air in the Nam June Paik Art Center building which takes the form of Paik’s grand piano. The Cafeteria comprised of an indoor cafe placed under the piano-key-shaped canopy and a wide terrace creating different atmospheres every season is a great place to relax and enjoy a variety of menus after your visit to the museum.
Espresso-based genuine Italian coffee variations, Frappuccino, fresh fruit juice, fragrant lemon and herbal teas as well as ‘double toast,’ ‘honey bread,’ ‘cookies’ and ‘cakes’ that go well with strong coffee will excite your taste buds.
Enjoy the aroma of Italian coffee in a refreshing and relaxing atmosphere unique to Nam June Paik Art Center.
Location
1st Floor
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Sunday,
10 am – 6 pm
Closed on
Closed every Monday, every January 1st, lunar New Year’s Day and Korean Thanksgiving Day
contact
+82-31-301-8576
Library
Nam June Paik Library, which opened in 2011, is a public library specializing in visually and functionally developed arts and culture. The Library provides extensive resources and information on various fields, including art, culture, literature, philosophy and sociology, as well as on Paik’s artistic styles and his artworks.
Its mission is to help the public and researchers use art and cultural materials as a specialized public library for arts and culture.
Its mission is to help the public and researchers use art and cultural materials as a specialized public library for arts and culture.
Nam June Paik Library was designed by New York-based architects N H D M (www.nhdm.net). ‘Library Machine,’ which incorporated Paik’s concept of “Random Access” in a spatial manner, is an attempt to reinterpret the traditional space of library and its functions. The Library continues to perform its role as a space for specialized research as well as an open cultural platform.
Nam June Paik Library is divided by function into two parts: Small Library on the first floor and Research Library on the second floor. Small Library was supported by the Small Library Project in Yongin-si and Gyeonggi-do. Small Library has an increased number of popular books on different disciplines such as literature, design, travel and children in addition to art and cultural periodicals, offering free access to the public. Research Library, which holds domestic and foreign catalogues, technical books and academic journals, is available for professional researchers on an appointment basis. Nam June Paik Library’s books can be searched in the Nam June Paik Art Center’s Database (db.njpartcenter.kr).
Nam June Paik Library
Location
1st Floor
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Sunday,
10 am – 6 pm
Closed on
Closed every Monday, every January 1st, lunar New Year’s Day and Korean Thanksgiving Day
Access
Can be accessed on site
Reaearch Library / Video Archives
Location
2nd Floor
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Friday,
10 am – 5 pm
Closed on
Closed every Monday, every January 1st, lunar New Year’s Day and Korean Thanksgiving Day
Access
Archives materials can be accessed on site by advance appointment
Research Library is temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
Please send your research request to email (library@njpartcenter.kr) until further notice.
Please send your research request to email (library@njpartcenter.kr) until further notice.
FAQ
• Who can use the Nam June Paik Library?
Small Library for arts and culture, located on the first floor of the Nam June Paik Art Center, is open to anyone. Humanities and arts books, including literature, travel, design and children’s books, as well as art and cultural periodicals are always available on site at Small Library.
Research Library is aimed at professional researchers in the fields of Nam June Paik, media art and contemporary art. Researchers who made an appointment in advance can access domestic and foreign catalogues, technical books, graphic materials as well as archival materials on site.
• Who can use the Nam June Paik Library?
Small Library for arts and culture, located on the first floor of the Nam June Paik Art Center, is open to anyone. Humanities and arts books, including literature, travel, design and children’s books, as well as art and cultural periodicals are always available on site at Small Library.
Research Library is aimed at professional researchers in the fields of Nam June Paik, media art and contemporary art. Researchers who made an appointment in advance can access domestic and foreign catalogues, technical books, graphic materials as well as archival materials on site.
• Can I borrow or photocopy Library materials?
The materials of Nam June Paik Library are non-circulating. All materials are available on site use only. Paid photocopying service is provided not for Small Library users, but for Research Library users
• Can I take photos in the Library?
Photography inside the Small Library without a flash or tripod is allowed unless it disturbs the Library users. It is not permitted to photograph Library materials and photograph inside the Research Library.
• Is it possible to eat or drink in the Library?
It is not allowed to eat or drink in the Nam June Paik Library. No food or drinks can be brought in.
