Leonard Freed 1975

This black and white photograph, titled "Leonard Freed," was created by Mike Mandel in 1975. It depicts a man in a catcher's mask and a baseball mitt, kneeling on a stage, likely before a performance. The image, printed as a small card, is a part of Mandel's broader "Studies in the Conceptual," a collection of manipulated found photographs, often featuring humorous or absurdist scenarios. The photograph is a playful exploration of identity and performance, reflecting Mandel's interest in the manipulation of found materials.