Video art emerged in the 1960s as new consumer video technology (video tape recorders, etc.) became more easily available outside of corporate broadcasting. If you don't have an artist in mind already, you can browse/discover a list of artists on the Video Data Bank website that lists a comprehensive amount of artists whose work is primarily or intersects with video art practice. Suggested resources to learn more:
Searching for video art can often be tricky because most streaming platforms and research databases don’t include artists’ moving-image works. Whereas mainstream films/documentaries are made for mass audiences and are released on commercial streaming platforms, video art is usually created for galleries, museums, and festivals (not for public streaming) so artists or their distributors can tightly control where and how the work can be shown. Many pieces are only available through specialized archives, institutional subscriptions, or on-site viewings, which makes them much less accessible than mainstream films. Here a few resources to help you along the way!