Pitfall on the way to a new Neo-Plasticism, Weskapelle, Holland 1971

"Pitfall on the way to a new Neo-Plasticism, Weskapelle, Holland" is a 1971 photograph by conceptual artist Bas Jan Ader. Known for his performative and often dangerous work, the image documents Ader's staged fall on a cobblestone path in the Netherlands. This piece, along with Ader's other "In Search of the Miraculous" series, explores themes of risk, chance, and the fragility of life. Ader's mysterious disappearance at sea in 1975 adds a layer of poignancy to this work.