Michael Becotte 1975

"Michael Becotte" is a 1975 black and white photograph by Mike Mandel. This work is part of Mandel's "Baseball Cards" series, a collection of photographs that imitate the format of traditional baseball trading cards. In this work, the subject, "Michael Becotte," is photographed in a baseball batting stance, creating a sense of anticipation and action. Mandel's appropriation of the familiar baseball card format highlights the inherent narrative potential of everyday objects, inviting viewers to consider the constructed nature of identity and representation.