Joe Deal 1975

"Joe Deal" is a black and white photograph by Mike Mandel from 1975. The image depicts a young man, Joe Deal, wearing a patterned shirt and a New York Yankees baseball cap. Joe Deal is standing in an outdoor setting with a baseball in his hand. Mandel's work often explores the nature of photography, identity, and the everyday. This image is a prime example of this, as it captures a seemingly mundane moment in time, but the subject's name and attire give us clues about his life and interests. The photograph is a testament to Mandel's ability to find beauty in the ordinary.