Born in the United States, Susan Hiller relocated to London, where she established herself as a central figure in British contemporary art. Her multidisciplinary practice evolved over four decades, encompassing photography, video, sculpture, and performance, often drawing on anthropology and the analysis of overlooked cultural artifacts.

Hiller's work frequently interrogated the boundaries between the rational and the irrational, utilizing archival materials and sound to investigate collective memory and belief systems. Her signature approach involved recontextualizing disregarded subjects, such as automatic writing or near-death experiences, into immersive, thought-provoking installations.

Since her passing in 2019, Hiller's influence has remained significant, marked by major institutional retrospectives. Recent exhibitions at Museo Helga de Alvear and Culturgest have reaffirmed her legacy, accompanied by the 2026 publication of a comprehensive catalogue documenting her enduring impact on conceptual art.