Hermann Nitsch
Acting
- Born:
- 1938-08-29
- Died:
- 2022-04-18
- Place of birth:
- Wien, Austria
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
Filmography
Nitsch
Stöckl
Becoming Otto
HN - Hermann Nitsch
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
365 Day Project
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
Kulturplatz
Trieste
Frauenmuskel
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Birth of a Nation
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Phettbergs nette Leit Show
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Paradise Not Yet Lost
Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance