Julien Blaine, Chute-chut ! (des escaliers de la gare St Charles), performance, 1962

Kerry Skarbakka, Shoots & Ladders

Kerry Skarbakka performs ‘falls’ and has been injured while staging the falls, but says it happens more when he performs live than it does while he’s taking the photos. This photo with the ladder resulted in his most painful injury — a fractured rib. He has also separated his shoulder, hurt his back and sprained his ankles.

Kerry Skarbakka, Face-Plant

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