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The work of Joas Sebastian Nebe enters a dialogue with Viennes actionism. As opposed to open and brutal rebellion against established order as is characteristic of the works of Adofl Frohner, Nitsch and Muehl, Nebe uses means of narrative to expose hidden violence within contemporary structures. His work functions as reflector on important topics of the Viennese avantgarde movement, such as their use of archaic motifs and repeated referenece to ritual sacrifice. Thus Nebe creates a meta-discourse that discusses different artistic perspectives of rebellion against repressive social constraints. Whereas Viennes Actionsim is known for an excessive consideration fo orgiastic experience, Nebe blocks kathartic relief. Instead, the main focus on the implact of veiled resistance touches upon neglected issues such as passive aggressiveness, which cannot be released within the aestehtic function. By stressing that violence never be a solution to human problems Nebe's art transports an important sociopolitical statement. (Rebecca Schönsee, essay 2008)

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2000-2006 Teaching Film at University of Hamburg


1992 The Supreme Court of Administration of the City of Hamburg purchaises a painting.

2001 DANCER AND SPECTATOR purchaised by Stage Holding, shown permanently at the Harbour Theatre, Hamburg, Germany

2001 GROUP OF DANCERS purchaised by Stage Holding, shwon permanently at the Harbour Theatre, Hamburg, Germany

2004 Shortfilm shown at the Pathiharm Electron Festival, Bangkok, Thailand

2008 video animation at INTRUDE 366 ART&LIFE, Zendai Moma, Shanghai, China