One Hundred and Sixty Two People is a compelling artist’s book by Vancouver-based conceptualist Tim Lee. Co-published by Bywater Bros. Editions and The Polygon Gallery, the volume presents a series of black-and-white portraits of iconic public figures, arranged in 81 distinct pairs. Lee’s project investigates the cultural discourse surrounding identity and the “doppelganger” effect. By juxtaposing figures who share names, traits, or historical resonances, Lee creates a visual taxonomy that questions the uniqueness of the individual in the age of mass media. The book reflects Lee’s signature intellectual rigour and dry wit, turning a simple collection of faces into a profound study of historical repetition and cultural memory.
