Hermann Nitsch

Biography

Hermann Nitsch was an Austrian avant-garde artist, known for his controversial performances and paintings. He was a founding member of the Viennese Actionism movement, which sought to challenge traditional art forms through provocative actions. Nitsch's Orgies Mysteries Theatre involved ritualistic performances that often included the use of animal blood and carcasses, aiming to evoke a primal response from the audience. His work has been both celebrated and criticized for its bold exploration of human instincts and societal taboos.

Known For

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

as Self

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life

as Self (archive footage)

Birth of a Nation

as Self

365 Day Project

Phettbergs nette Leit Show

as Self

Kulturplatz

as Self

Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht

Frauenmuskel

The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present

as Himself