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Bill Viola

Bill Viola

Known for

Directing

Born

January 25, 1951 (age 75)

Birthplace

Queens, New York, USA

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 recently traveled to 6 institutions in the USA and Europe. MacArthur Fellow.

Best known work

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1975
What Is Cinema?

What Is Cinema?

2013
The Reflecting Pool

The Reflecting Pool

1979
The Passing

The Passing

1992
Ancient of Days

Ancient of Days

1982
Anthem

Anthem

1983
I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like

I Do Not Know What It Is I Am Like

1986
Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)

Chott el-Djerid (A Portrait in Light and Heat)

1979
Migration (for Jack Nelson)

Migration (for Jack Nelson)

1976
Hatsu Yume (First Dream)

Hatsu Yume (First Dream)

1981

Filmography

  1. TBA

    Processing the Signal

    as Himself

  2. TBA

  3. TBA

    The Crossing

    Director

  4. 2018

  5. 2017

  6. 2016

    Mary

    Director, Writer

  7. 2014

  8. 2014

  9. 2014

  10. 2014

    Martyrs: Air

    Director

  11. 2014

    Martyrs

    Director

  12. 2014

  13. 2013

  14. 2013

  15. 2013

    The Dreamers

    Director

  16. 2012

  17. 2012

  18. 2012

  19. 2011

  20. 2008

  21. 2008

    Three Women

    Director

  22. 2007

  23. 2006

  24. 2005

  25. 2005

    Ablutions

    Director

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