Bill Viola
1951–2024
Introduction
William John Viola Jr. (US: VY-oh-lə, UK: VEE-oh-lə; January 25, 1951 – July 12, 2024) was an American video artist whose artistic expression depended upon electronic, sound, and image technology in new media. His works focus on the ideas behind fundamental human experiences such as birth, death, and aspects of consciousness.
Wikidata identifier
Q437616
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Introduction
Considered one of the masters of video art since the 1970s, having mounted many exhibitions that have been considered technically innovative.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, installation artist, video artist
ULAN identifier
500092205
Names
Bill Viola, William Viola, Jr. William John Viola
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed November 21, 2024.
