Bas Jan Ader
Known for DirectingBorn 1942-04-19 — died 1975-12-31Winschoten, Netherlands
Bastiaan Johan Christiaan 'Bas Jan' Ader (19 April 1942 – disappeared 1975) was a Dutch conceptual- and performance artist, photograper. His work was in many instances presented as photographs and film of his performances. He made performative installations, including Please Don't Leave Me (1969).
Ader was lost at sea in 1975, attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean from the American coast to England sailing in a thirteen-foot sailboat. His deserted vessel was found off the coast of Ireland on 18 April 1976, offering few clues as to his fate.
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Known for
80 jaar, reeds - op de T bij Wim Schippers
2022 · as Self (archive footage)
Fall 2
1970 · as Himself
Fall 1
1970 · as Himself
Nightfall
1971 · as Himself
The Man Who Looked Beyond the Horizon
2019
Broken Fall (Organic)
1971 · as Himself
I'm Too Sad to Tell You
1971 · as Himself
Broken Fall (Geometric)
1971 · as Himself
Here Is Always Somewhere Else
2007 · as Himself (archive footage)
Untitled (Tea Party)
1972