Wikipedia entry
Introduction
Hermann Nitsch (29 August 1938 – 18 April 2022) was an Austrian contemporary artist and composer. His art encompassed wide-scale performances incorporating theater, multimedia, rituals and acted violence. He was a leading figure of Viennese Actionism.
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Introduction
Viennese Actionist used blood, entrails, flesh, set design, and musical compositions in his work, often targeting religion or fascism. Nitsch was the creator of Das Orgien Mysterien Theater in 1962, a long-running series of ritualistic performances.
Nationality
Austrian
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Professor, Composer, Writer, Graphic Artist, Installation Artist, Lecturer, Painter, Performance Artist, Photographer
Name
Hermann Nitsch
Ulan
500097958
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