Günter Brus, the last surviving co-founder of the radical Vienna Actionism movement, passed away at 85. His provocative body art performances challenged societal norms and made a lasting impact on contemporary art.
Austrian artist Günter Brus, the last surviving co-founder of the radical Vienna Actionism movement, passed away at the age of 85. Born in 1938, Brus was known for his provocative body art performances that defied societal norms and explored psychological dimensions.
His legacy extends beyond his artworks. Along with the other Vienna Actionists, they refused to accept Austria's portrayal of itself as a victim of World War II instead of confronting its role in the Holocaust. Their provocative works served as a stark reminder of Austria's dark past.
Brus' passing marks the end of an era for Vienna Actionism. However, he lives on through the Bruseum museum in Graz.
Main Image :Günter Brus, Copyright Photo: Universalmuseum Joanneum/J.J. Kucek
Anna Melnykova, "Palace of Labor (palats praci), architector I. Pretro, 1916", shot with analog Canon camera, 35 mm Fuji film in March 2022.
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