Hermann Nitsch and Otto Muehl Exhibitions at Galerie RX and Galerie Éric Dupont in January 2019

Two Paris galleries presented exhibitions of Austrian actionist artists in January 2019. Galerie RX featured works by Hermann Nitsch, while Galerie Éric Dupont showed pieces by Otto Muehl. Both artists were key figures in the Viennese Actionism movement that emerged in the 1960s. The exhibitions ran concurrently, offering Parisian audiences a dual perspective on this radical artistic approach. Nitsch's work often involved ritualistic performances exploring themes of sacrifice and catharsis. Muehl's practice included provocative actions challenging social norms and bourgeois values. The shows highlighted the enduring influence of these controversial artists decades after their initial emergence. Charles-Arthur Boyer documented these exhibitions in the January 2019 issue of artpress magazine.