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Hermann Nitsch

Aug 29, 1938 - Apr 18, 2022 (83 years old) in Wien, Austria

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

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Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
Self
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As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Self
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He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Self (archive footage)
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Birth of a Nation
Self
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365 Day Project
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Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Himself
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Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
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The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
Himself
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Nitsch
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Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
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