Bill Viola
William John Viola Jr. 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.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Queens
- Educated at
- Syracuse University
- Awards
- 🏆 Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT🏆 Praemium Imperiale🏆 Guggenheim Fellowship
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Timeline
1951
Born
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Died
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