1167 - Nitsch, Hermann

Nitsch, Hermann 1938 Vienna, Austria – 2022 Mistelbach, Austria 5-part collection related to the “Orgien-Mysterien” theater performances: 1) Directing instructions for the “Orgies-Mysteries” action in 1989 at Prinzendorf Castle, photocopy, DIN A5, eight pages. 2) 10 original photographs of an “Orgies-Mysteries” theater action from 1984. Some creases and traces of previous mounting on the reverse side. 3) LP record, Hermann Nitsch, “Music of the 60th Action, Berlin 1978, Galerie Petersen.” Dieter Roth’s Verlag, edition of 500. Functionality not tested. 4) Monograph “Hermann Nitsch. 80th Action. The Orgien Mysterien Theater," Fred Jahn Publishing, Munich 1988. 5) 1 original photograph of a later action, as well as 7 additional color prints from the Nitsch Museum in Mistelbach (photocopies). Note: Hermann Nitsch’s stage directions are particularly relevant to his “Orgy Mystery Theater” actions. These actions were often planned and staged in great detail, with Nitsch providing precise instructions for the performers, the use of materials such as blood and animal carcasses, as well as the lighting and the space. These instructions are an integral part of his works and contribute to the intensity and impact of his performances. Provenance: Johannes Clerico, Rosenheim. Note: Hermann Nitsch’s stage directions are particularly relevant to his “Orgies Mysteries Theater” performances. These actions were often planned and staged in great detail, with Nitsch providing precise instructions for the performers, the use of materials such as blood and animal carcasses, as well as the lighting and the space. These instructions are an integral part of his works and contribute to the intensity and impact of his performances.