Museo Hermann Nitsch is a contemporary art museum in a former electricity-producing factory in Naples, with views across the city to Vesuvius. Its collection documents the Austrian artist’s paintings, performances and ideas, giving you a close look at work that can be intense and challenging. Changing exhibitions trace different stages of his practice, and a film projection room adds another way to explore it. The terrace is a highlight for the outlook; films have also been screened there in June.
An industrial building for contemporary art
Museo Hermann Nitsch occupies a former factory that produced electricity from 1892. The industrial setting now holds material devoted to the Austrian artist, with a layout that guides visitors through his work and its development.
The museum’s focus includes the philosophical, poetic and visual ideas behind Nitsch’s practice. Its collection gives context to an artist whose work can be demanding, especially for visitors new to his performances and paintings.
Nitsch and the Vienna Actionists
Nitsch was part of the Vienna Actionists, a group of provocative performance artists active in the 1960s and 1970s. The Naples museum preserves and examines work connected with this period as well as other stages of his career.
The museum’s presence in Naples is linked to Nitsch’s friendship with local gallery owner Giuseppe Morra. Exhibitions change, so the works on view can vary from one visit to the next. Films have been shown in the projection room downstairs, and terrace screenings have taken place in June.
Perguntas frequentes
What is Museo Hermann Nitsch?
It is a contemporary art museum in Naples dedicated to the work and ideas of Austrian artist Hermann Nitsch.
Where is Museo Hermann Nitsch?
The museum is at Vico Lungo Pontecorvo, 29/d, in Naples.
Can you see films at the museum?
Films have been shown in a downstairs projection room, with screenings on the terrace in June.
Does Museo Hermann Nitsch have a terrace?
Yes. The terrace has views across Naples toward Vesuvius.
