Sleeping Marcos 1989

"Sleeping Marcos" (1989) is a black and white photograph by Jim Goldberg, capturing a young man sleeping on a makeshift bed, a handgun visible beside him. This powerful image, part of Goldberg's larger series "Rich and Poor," is a striking commentary on poverty and violence in America. The stark contrast between the man's vulnerable sleep and the presence of the firearm highlights the anxieties and realities faced by marginalized communities. Goldberg's work often engages with social issues, using documentary photography to explore themes of class, race, and identity.