Hermann Nitsch
Hermann Nitsch, known for his bloody performances, entrail palettes and action paintings, references the body and Catholicism in his work. He is a self-proclaimed “ritual artist” and the inventor of the “Orgie Mysteries Theatre,” a six-day event of ecstatic performance that continues to drive his work.
Disparities and Deformations
Disparities and Deformations: Our Grotesque brought together a diverse group of contemporary artworks that respond and give new substance to the sense of emotional and logical uncertainty inherent in the grotesque, described by the 19th-century writer Jean Paul as a state of “soul dizziness.” The exhibition tracked the incongruous combination of disparate forms and ideas in the work of internationally renowned artists of different generations, coming from various cultural contexts, and working with different processes and ideas.
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