Hermann Nitsch
Wien, Austria
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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.
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Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
Das Aktionstheater Des Hermann Nitsch Zwischen Herkunft Und Zukunft
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
