Bas Jan Ader
Born: 1942-04-19
Birthplace: Winschoten, Netherlands
Biography
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
Fall 1
Here Is Always Somewhere Else
Fall 2
Nightfall
The Man Who Looked Beyond the Horizon
Primary Time
I'm Too Sad to Tell You
Broken Fall (Geometric)
Untitled (Tea Party)
Top Movie Credits
80 jaar, reeds - op de T bij Wim Schippers
Self (archive footage)
Fall 1
Director
Here Is Always Somewhere Else
Himself (archive footage)
Fall 2
Director
Nightfall
Director
Primary Time
Director
I'm Too Sad to Tell You
Director
Broken Fall (Geometric)
Director
Untitled (Tea Party)
Director