Barbara Crane 1975

"Barbara Crane" is a black and white photograph by Mike Mandel, created in 1975. It features a close-up portrait of a woman holding a golf club, framed in a simple white border. The image is reminiscent of a baseball card, with the subject's name printed below in bold lettering. Mandel's work often explores themes of identity and representation, questioning how we construct and perceive ourselves in a media-saturated world. "Barbara Crane" is an example of this exploration, using the familiar format of a trading card to challenge viewers to consider the nature of fame and the way individuals are portrayed in the media.