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
Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
365 Day Project
Frauenmuskel
Himself
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
Self
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Self (archive footage)
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Self
Birth of a Nation
Becoming Otto
Nitsch
himself
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
Himself
Paradise Not Yet Lost
Self
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
Self - Archival Footage
Trieste
Himself
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
himself
HN - Hermann Nitsch
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
16
Gender
Male
Birthday
1938-08-29
Place of Birth
Wien, Austria
Also Known As