Bill Viola
Known For: Directing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: January 25, 1951 (74 years old)
Place of Birth: Queens, New York, USA
A pioneer in the medium of video art, Bill Viola's work explores the spiritual and perceptual side of human experience. Since 1970 he has created videotapes, architectural video installations, sound environments, electronic music performances and pieces for television. Works include Hatsu Yume (First Dream), The Passing, and installations Room for St. John of the Cross, The Messenger and The Quintet of the Astonished, recently shown at the National Gallery, London in "Encounters, New Art from Old". A 25-year survey exhibition of his work organized by The Whitney Museum of American Art recently traveled to 6 institutions in the USA and Europe. MacArthur Fellow.
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Actor Performer
The Reflecting Pool
Director
Moonblood
Director
Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)
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The Reflecting Pool
Editor
The Reflecting Pool
Director of Photography
The Reflecting Pool
Writer
The Reflecting Pool
Director
Moving Stillness: Mount Rainier 1979
Creator
Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)
