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American video artist
b.
1951
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Bill Viola is an American contemporary artist primarily known for his work in video art. Born in 1951 in New York, Viola is a pioneering figure in the medium, exploring the complexities of human emotion, consciousness, and spirituality through his installations. His works often incorporate slow motion, soundscapes, and other innovative techniques to create immersive experiences. Themes of life, death, and transformation are recurrent in his art, often inspired by mystical traditions, including Sufism and Zen Buddhism, as well as classical Western art and literature.
Viola's work has been exhibited globally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Getty Center in Los Angeles, and the Royal Academy of Arts in London. He has received numerous awards and honors, including a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. His influence extends beyond the art world, having also worked on productions for the opera and concerts.
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