Hermann Nitsch's Controversial Exhibition Relocates to Sicily After Mexico City Cancellation

A previously cancelled exhibition of Viennese actionist Hermann Nitsch's work will open this summer at Museo Zac ai Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa in Sicily. The show, titled The Orgies Mysteries Theatre, runs from 10 July to 20 September and features 40 canvases, numerous photographs, and videos documenting Nitsch's significant actions over recent decades. Earlier this year, Museo Jumex in Mexico City abruptly cancelled the exhibition without explanation, though an online petition opposing the artist's practice—which allegedly involves animal slaughter—appeared to be directly linked to the decision. The Art Newspaper reported the Sicilian museum's agreement to host the exhibition, providing the controversial works with a second chance at public display.