Bill Viola

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. 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.

Bill Viola is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Trovoada (1995), Das Theater im Sucher - Die Fotografin Ruth Walz (2026), The Space Between the Teeth (1976), What Is Cinema? (2013), Bill Viola: The Road to St. Paul's (2017), Hatsu Yume (First Dream) (1981), Wagner: Tristan und Isolde (2018), Going Forth By Day (2002). The recorded credits span 1973 to 2026, including 25 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.