Anton Faistauer: A Visionary of Austrian Expressionism Anton Faistauer (1887-1930) stands as a pivotal figure in Austrian Expressionism, an artistic movement born from the anxieties and upheavsals of the early 20th century. Emerging from humble beginnings – his family farmed near Maishofen – Faistauer initially pursued theological studies before encountering Albert Paris Gütersloh at Bolzano’s gymnasium, sparking a lifelong fascination with painting. This formative encounter propelled him toward formal artistic training, culminating in studies at Vienna’s Robert Scheffer Akademie and subsequ…