Hermann Nitsch

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.
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Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
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Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
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365 Day Project
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Frauenmuskel
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Das Aktionstheater Des Hermann Nitsch Zwischen Herkunft Und Zukunft
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As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
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He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
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Birth of a Nation
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Becoming Otto
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Nitsch
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Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
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Paradise Not Yet Lost
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Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
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Trieste
Self - Archival Footage

Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
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HN - Hermann Nitsch
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The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
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