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The Messenger — Bill Viola (American, born 1951). The Messenger, 1996. Sound and video installation, edition 3/3; dimensions variable. Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Sarah Norton Goodyear Fund, 1996 (1996:6). © 1996 Bill Viola

© Bill Viola. Photo: Kira Perov

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© Bill Viola. Photo: Kira Perov

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Bill Viola

American, born 1951

The Messenger, 1996

color video projection on large vertical screen mounted on wall in darkened space; amplified stereo sound

Edition: 3/3

dimensions variable

Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York

Sarah Norton Goodyear Fund, 1996

1996:6

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Provenance

the artist;
242 Gallery, New York;
sold to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, December 20, 1996

Class

Video art

Work Type

Video art

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