Hermann Nitsch
Personal Info
Known For Actor
Gender Male
Birthday 1938-08-29
Deathday 2022-04-18 (83 years old)
Place of Birth Wien, Austria
Hermann Nitsch
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
Actor
as Self
as himself
as Self
as Self - Archival Footage
as Self
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Himself
Director
as Director
as Director
Sound
as Music