Bill Viola
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.
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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.
Known for
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
123 credits across 89 titlesDirecting
82 creditsActing
7 creditsWriting
12 creditsProduction
2 creditsCamera
6 creditsEditing
5 creditsCrew
3 creditsAs self
6 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
