Hermann Nitsch
Born
August 29, 1938
Died
April 18, 2022 (83 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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
Nitsch
2018
Stöckl
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Becoming Otto
2010
HN - Hermann Nitsch
himself
2009
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
Self
2008
365 Day Project
2007
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
Himself
2006
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
himself
2005
Kulturplatz
Self · (1 episode)
2004
Trieste
Self - Archival Footage
2002
Frauenmuskel
2001
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Self
2000
Birth of a Nation
Self
1997
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Himself
1996
Phettbergs nette Leit Show
Self · (1 episode)
1994
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Self (archive footage)
1986
Marble, Stone and Iron Breaks
1982
Paradise Not Yet Lost
Himself
1979
Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
1977