Bas Jan Ader
Directing
- Born
- April 19, 1942 · Winschoten, Netherlands
- Died
- December 31, 1975 (age 33)
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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Behind the camera9
- 2008Broken Fall (Organic) Original Concept
- 1974Primary Time Director
- 1972Untitled (Tea Party) Director
- 1971Nightfall Director
- 1971I'm Too Sad to Tell You Director
- 1971Broken Fall (Organic) Director
- 1971Broken Fall (Geometric) Director
- 1970Fall 2 Director
- 1970Fall 1 Director