Roger Mertin 1975

"Roger Mertin" is a black and white photograph by conceptual artist Mike Mandel, created in 1975. The image, which resembles a baseball card, features a portrait of an unidentified man. The subject is looking up and to the right, holding a small object in his right hand. The image is framed with a white border and the subject's name is printed in bold letters at the top. The work exemplifies Mandel's use of mass-produced, everyday imagery to explore themes of identity, representation, and the constructed nature of reality. The minimalist style and the use of an anonymous subject create a sense of mystery and intrigue, inviting the viewer to consider the meaning behind the image and the individual represented within it.