Directing
Bill Viola
- Born
- Jan 25, 1951 · Aged 73
- Died
- Jul 12, 2024
- Place of birth
- Queens, New York, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 14
- TV credits
- 0
- Directing credits
- 83
Biography
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…
