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.
Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
365 Day Project
Frauenmuskel
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
(Himself)
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)
Becoming Otto
Nitsch
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
(himself)
Paradise Not Yet Lost
(Himself)
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
(Himself)
Trieste
(Self - Archival Footage)
Stöckl
(Self)
Phettbergs nette Leit Show
(Self)
Kulturplatz
(Self)