Robert Wilson
1941–2025
Introduction
Robert Wilson (October 4, 1941 – July 31, 2025) was an American experimental theater stage director and playwright who was described by The New York Times as "[America]'s – or even the world's – foremost vanguard 'theater artist.'" He also worked as a choreographer, performer, painter, sculptor, video artist, and sound and lighting designer.
Wilson is best known for his collaboration with Philip Glass and Lucinda Childs on Einstein on the Beach, and his frequent collaborations with Tom Waits. In 1991, Wilson established The Watermill Center, "a laboratory for performance" on the East End of Long Island, New York, regularly working with opera and theater companies, as well as cultural festivals. Wilson "has developed as an avant-garde artist specifically in Europe amongst its modern quests, in its most significant cultural centers, galleries, museums, opera houses and theaters, and festivals".
Wikidata identifier
Q541526
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Introduction
American avant-garde theater director and designer collaborated with Philip Glass on his own works and staged contemporary operas and plays from the standard repertory.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, choreographer, composer, designer, installation artist, painter, performance artist, playwright, scenographer, sculptor, video artist, writer
ULAN identifier
500124951
Names
Robert Wilson, Bob Wilson, Robert M. Wilson
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed August 14, 2025.
