Bill Viola: The Raft

3/29/2025 - 8/24/2025
The Joslyn
2200 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68102
Bill Viola was a central figure in video art for more than fifty years. Known for his immersive moving image and sound installations, Viola explored topics including spirituality, community, the cycle of life, and the power of the natural world. Captured in slow-motion, The Raft is a startling and poignant depiction of what unfolds during and after a crisis. The video opens on a diverse group of individuals who gather for unknown reasons. 

Supporting Sponsors: Douglas County, Nebraska

Pictured: Bill Viola (1951—2024), The Raft, May 2004, color high-definition video projection, 10 min. 33 sec. Performers: Sheryl Arenson, Robin Bonaccorsi, Rocky Capella, Cathy Chang, Liisa Cohen, Tad Coughenour, James Ford, Michael Irby, Simon Karimian, John Kim, Tanya Little, Mike Martinez, Petro Martirosian, Jeff Mosley, Gladys Peters, Maria Victoria, Kaye Wade, Kim Weild, and Ellis Williams. © Bill Viola Studio 2025. Courtesy Bill Viola Studio and James Cohan, New York.
  • General Admission: $0.00
Sat March 29, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun March 30, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue April 1, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri April 4, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat April 5, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun April 6, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue April 8, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri April 11, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
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