Nitsch, Hermann 1 C-print aus: Wiederaufgeführte... Lot n° 222

Austrian Post War Viennese Actionism Nitsch, Hermann 1 C-print from: Re-performed painting actions 12th, 14th, 16th, Prinzendorf 1988. 1988. On photographic paper. 25.7 x 17.5 cm. Signed, numbered and with label on verso, there with typographic work details and copyright stamp. Mounted in spots on support, matted and framed under glass. - Corners barely noticeably bumped. Good overall. Splendid print. One of 40 prints. - The photograph documents Hermann Nitsch's re-enactment of the so-called Malaktionen, which traditionally took place at Schloss Prinzendorf, Austria. The painting action took place on January 24, 1988 and included the re-performances of the three previous painting actions 12, 14 and 16, which were first performed in 1965 at locations in Vienna. The painting actions were the venue for the so-called "Orgien Mysterien Theater", which Nitsch regarded as a festival for the people. In the spirit of Viennese Actionism, he explored the limits of the human body in a hitherto unseen way and made them the subject of his art, with elements often revolving around blood and slaughter. 1 C-print from: Re-performed painting actions 12th, 14th and 16th, Prinzendorf 1988. On photographic paper. Signed, numbered and with label on the verso, there with typographic work details and the copyright stamp. Spot-mounted to underlying mat and under mat, framed under glass. - Corners barely noticeably bumped. All in all good. Splendid print. - One of 40 copies. - The photograph documents Hermann Nitsch's re-performance of the so-called Malaktionen, which traditionally took place at Prinzendorf Castle, Austria. The Malaktion took place on 24 January 1988 and included the re-enactments of the three previous Painting Actions 12, 14 and 16, which were first performed in 1965 at locations in Vienna. The painting actions were the venue for the so-called "Orgien Mysterien Theater", which Nitsch regarded as a festival for people. In the spirit of Viennese Actionism, he explored the limits of the human body in ways not seen before and made them the subject of his art; the elements here often circulate around blood and slaughter. - The photograph was taken by Rolf Leitenbor as documentation of the 1988 painting action. This work is taxed. A surcharge of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books) or 19% VAT will be added to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.