Artist

Bas Jan Ader

Portrait of Bas Jan Ader

Dutch, 1942–1975

Bas Jan Ader was a Dutch artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Bas Jan Ader was born in Winschoten.

Bastiaan Johan Christiaan "Bas Jan" Ader was a Dutch conceptual and performance artist, and photographer. 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).

Collections represented

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