What is actionism?
Viennese Actionism was a short-lived but intense art movement in the 20th century, emerging as part of the broader action art efforts of the 1960s. Known for its violent and provocative performances, the movement sought to break traditional art boundaries. Key figures in this movement included Arnulf Rainer and Hermann Nitsch.
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Franz West
Privat-Lampe des Künstlers II, 1989
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EUR 6,600
Franz West
Suspension Lamp, 1991
Sculpture / Object
Metal
EUR 3,990
Arnulf Rainer
Kopf auf Braun (Selbstportrait), 1991
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Hermann Nitsch
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