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Bill Viola

1951-01-25 (73 years old) in 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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Bill Viola: The Road to St. Paul's
52 %|Nov 8, 2017
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What Is Cinema?
62 %|Sep 6, 2013
Documentary
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Bill Viola: The Eye of the Heart
70 %|Dec 12, 2003
Documentary
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The Voyage
0 %|Feb 7, 2002
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The Reflecting Pool
56 %|Dec 5, 1979
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Return
68.7 %|Sep 4, 1975

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