The internationally acclaimed video artist Bill Viola is the subject of an extensive solo exhibition titled Bill Viola at Palazzo Reale in Milan, Italy. Carefully curated by Kira Perov, Viola’s wife and lifelong collaborator, the exhibition features 15 works by the artist, who has continuously explored fundamental and existential themes pertaining to life, death, and the intervening journey throughout his four-decade career.

Viola's artistic practice combines video art with elements of performance, experimental film, and electronic music, resulting in visually striking and emotionally captivating creations. Featuring works that primarily employ slow-motion imagery and sound, the exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in contemplation, fostering profound introspection and inner exploration.

The exhibition includes some of Viola’s most significant pieces, such as The Quintet of the Silent (2000), a powerful representation of five individuals undergoing a wave of intense emotion; The Raft (2004), a large-scale video installation that highlights the importance of mutual solidarity in the face of natural disasters and unexpected crises; and the Martyrs series (2014), depicting the origins and transcendence of humanity within the inevitable grip of nature.

The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive catalog published by Skira, providing valuable insights and analysis of Viola's oeuvre. Bill Viola runs through June 25, 2023.