Is Hermann Nitsch religious or anti-religious?

New York-based artist Piotr Uklanski, himself no stranger to controversy, visited Nitsch at his home, Prinzendorf castle in north-east Austria, and spoke to him about the similarities between art and religion, his lack of interest in politics, and the nature of being. PIOTR UKLANSKI: Are you Polish? read more

Hermann Nitsch (born 29 August 1938) is an Austrian avant-garde artist who works in experimental and multimedia modes. Born in Vienna, Nitsch received training in painting when studied at the Wiener Graphische Lehr-und Versuchanstalt, during which time he was drawn to religious art. read more