Selfless in the Bath of Lava


Selfless in the Bath of Lava
Selfless in the Bath of Lava
Directed byPipilotti Rist
Directed by
Pipilotti Rist
Selbstlos im Lavabad is comprised of a small film embedded in a hole on the floor. In the film, the artist swims nude in an incandescent lava bath and cries out “I am a worm and you are a flower!” This film was first exhibited in Basel, Switzerland, in 1994. [Overview Courtesy of MoMA PS1]
Last Updated: November 15, 2025