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Hermann Nitsch

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Known For

Acting

Born

August 29, 1938

Died

April 18, 2022 (age 83)

Place of Birth

Wien, Austria

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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.

HERMANN NITSCH - DAS ORGIEN MYSTERIEN THEATER. 25. Aktion - wiederaufgeführt (vinyl)

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Known For

Kulturplatz
TV

Kulturplatz

Self

2004

Stöckl
TV

Stöckl

Self

2013

Becoming Otto
Film

Becoming Otto

2010

Phettbergs nette Leit Show
TV

Phettbergs nette Leit Show

Self

1994

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Film

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

Self

2000

Nitsch
Film

Nitsch

2018

Trieste
Film

Trieste

Self - Archival Footage

2002

365 Day Project
Film

365 Day Project

Self

2007

Birth of a Nation
Film

Birth of a Nation

Self

1997

Frauenmuskel
Film

Frauenmuskel

2001

The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
Film

The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present

Himself

2006

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Film

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life

Self (archive footage)

1986

Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
Film

Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten

Self

2008

Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Film

Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy

Himself

1996

Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
Film

Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance

1977

Paradise Not Yet Lost
Film

Paradise Not Yet Lost

Himself

1979

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Film

Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht

1982

The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
Film

The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present

Self

2006

HN - Hermann Nitsch
Film

HN - Hermann Nitsch

himself

2009

Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
Film

Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch

himself

2005

Filmography

2018FilmNitsch2013TVStöcklas Self2010FilmBecoming Otto2009FilmHN - Hermann Nitschas himself2008FilmChristoph Schlingensief - Die Pilotenas Self2007Film365 Day Projectas Self2006FilmThe Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Presentas Himself2006FilmThe Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Presentas Self2005FilmScenes from the Life of Hermann Nitschas himself2004TVKulturplatzas Self2002FilmTriesteas Self - Archival Footage2001FilmFrauenmuskel2000FilmAs I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beautyas Self1997FilmBirth of a Nationas Self1996FilmAlexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasyas Himself1994TVPhettbergs nette Leit Showas Self1986FilmHe Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Lifeas Self (archive footage)1982FilmMarmor, Stein und Eisen bricht1979FilmParadise Not Yet Lostas Himself1977FilmDocumentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance