Hermann Nitsch

Austrian artist Hermann Nitsch, famous for his paintings and performances using human blood and animal carcasses, has died at age 83, his family said on April 19. Nitsch died at a hospital in Lower Austria province on April 18, his niece told AFP.

"Hermann Nitsch died peacefully at the age of 83 after a serious illness," a statement from the family said.

Renowned Austrian performance artist Hermann Nitsch has opened an exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Turkey?s victory at the Battle of Gallipoli. 

The exhibition, ?Memorial Against the War,? is on display at an old depot that has been turned into an art gallery.