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Yuval Avital
Yuval Avital (; born 1977) is a multimedia artist, composer, and guitarist based in Milan, Italy. His installations and performances have been presented in prominent museums, biennials, opera houses
Yuval Avital (; born 1977) is a multimedia artist, composer, and guitarist based in Milan, Italy. His installations and performances have been presented in prominent museums, biennials, opera houses and cultural institutions worldwide. Avital’s multidisciplinary practice spans sound, visual art, performance, video-art and theater, often in collaboration with scientific institutes such as NASA, ethnographic archives, master craftsmen, traditional performers and entire urban communities. In 2016, his icon-sonic opera “Fuga Perpetua” received the sponsorship of the UNHCR. Biography Yuval Avital was born in 1977 in Jerusalem, Israel. His works are developed in a variety of spaces, including public venues, industrial archaeological sites, theaters and museums. Including monographic exhibitions, large-scale sound and video installations, and collective performances and compositions described as ‘icon-sonic operas’. Composed for soloists, choirs, orchestras and ensembles, sometimes involving traditional masters of ancient cultures, dancers, performers and non-musicians. In addition to technological projects, with the participation of scientists and usage of artificial intelligence. Art Av
- Era
- 21st Century
- Lived
- 1977–present
- From
- Israel
- Born in
- Jerusalem
- Known as
- composer, guitarist, artist, mixed-media artist
- Instruments
- classical guitar, guitar
- Genres
- contemporary classical music, multimedia