Hermann Nitsch
Acting
Born: 1938-08-29 in 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
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Self
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Self (archive footage)
Birth of a Nation
Self
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
Himself
No Poster
Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
365 Day Project
Self
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
Self
Kulturplatz
Self
Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
Frauenmuskel
Becoming Otto
Nitsch
Trieste
Self - Archival Footage
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Himself
The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
Self