9. Hermann Nitsch
Hermann Nitsch was a courageous force in contemporary art, known for his intense, ritualistic performances that blurred the lines between theater, violence, and spirituality. As a pioneer of Viennese Actionism, he pushed audiences to confront raw emotions and the primal nature of existence in ways few dared. His provocative work challenges us to question the limits of art; and how far it can go to reveal the human experience.