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.
17 movies · 3 shows
Nitsch
2018·0.0
Becoming Otto
2010·0.0
HN - Hermann Nitsch
2009·1.0
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
2008·0.0
365 Day Project
2007·10.0
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
2006·10.0
The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
2006·0.0
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
2005·0.0
Trieste
2002·0.0
Frauenmuskel
2001·0.0
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000·7.7
Birth of a Nation
1997·7.0
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
1996·0.0
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
1986·8.4
Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
1982·7.0
Paradise Not Yet Lost
1979·10.0
Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
1977·0.0