Zander Galerie Paris presents Larry Sultan and Mike Mandel's Evidence
An exhibition at Zander Galerie in Paris showcases a unique collection of fifty-six images from the 1977 project Evidence, created by artists Larry Sultan and Mike Mandel. The photos are notable for lacking captions or context, which challenges traditional photography norms. Sultan (1946-2009) and Mandel, who was born in 1950, began their artistic partnership in 1973 after meeting at the San Francisco Art Institute. Their earlier works, including Billboards and How to Read Music in One Evening, reflect their exploration of visual imagery in public spaces, shaped by their experiences in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley.
Key facts
- Zander Galerie Paris is exhibiting fifty-six photographs from Evidence.
- Evidence was first exhibited and published in 1977.
- The project presents images without captions or contextual information.
- Larry Sultan lived from 1946 to 2009.
- Mike Mandel was born in 1950.
- Sultan and Mandel met at the San Francisco Art Institute.
- They began collaborating in 1973.
- Earlier projects include Billboards (1973–89) and How to Read Music in One Evening (1974).
- Both artists were raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles.
- The region was shaped by postwar suburban expansion, aerospace industries, and corporate research culture.
Entities
Artists
- Larry Sultan
- Mike Mandel
Institutions
- Zander Galerie Paris
- San Francisco Art Institute
Locations
- Paris
- France
- San Francisco
- United States
- San Fernando Valley
- Los Angeles