Hermann Nitsch

Hermann Nitsch
Nitsch in 2012
Born(1938-08-29)29 August 1938
Vienna, Austria
Died18 April 2022(2022-04-18) (aged 83)
Mistelbach, Austria
EducationWiener Graphische Lehr-und Versuchanstalt
Known forPerformance art, music
Notable workOrgien Mysterien Theater
MovementVienna Actionists
Websitenitsch.org

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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