Tom Barrow 1975

"Tom Barrow" is a black and white photograph by Mike Mandel, created in 1975. The image features a portrait of a man, Tom Barrow, looking upwards with his head tilted back. The subject is wearing a cap, round glasses, and has a prominent mustache. The photograph is part of a series called "The New 100." Mandel was a pioneer in conceptual photography, often creating series with themes of identity, societal categorization, and the nature of representation. The simple portrait in this photograph utilizes the straightforward format of a typical identification photograph, yet it is simultaneously imbued with the artist's unique perspective and conceptual approach.