Bill Viola to receive Catalonia International Prize 2009

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BILL VIOLA - Ocean Without a Shore, 2007 3-channel High Definition Video/Sound Installation Production stills Photo: Kira Perov

James Cohan Gallery has announced that artist Bill Viola has been awarded the 2009 Catalonia International Prize. The prize was award by the Catalonian government of Spain which is also known as the Premi Internacional Catalunya prize.

The prize has existed since 1989 and is usually given to individuals who can contribute to the development of scientific, cultural or human values around the world through their creative work.

Bill Viola will receive the prize from the president of the Catalan Government during a ceremony scheduled for June 30th at the Palace of the Generalitat, in Barcelona. For more informatin visit, www.jamescohan.com or www.billviola.com.