Jim Dow 1975

"Jim Dow," a 1975 photographic work by Mike Mandel, is part of a series of portraits in a mock-baseball card format. The black and white photograph depicts a man with a baseball cap and glasses, with a "Florida" inscription on his shirt, adding a touch of ironic Americana to the work. The artist, known for his conceptual and conceptual photography, often explored themes of identity and representation, and this work reflects that interest through the use of a common, recognizable image.