Joan Lyons 1975

"Joan Lyons" is a 1975 photograph by Mike Mandel, part of his series of photographic "trading cards" created in the 1970s. The series takes the form of mock baseball cards featuring an array of subjects such as politicians, celebrities, and even the artist himself, playfully blurring the lines between reality and the constructed world of commercial imagery. The card, with its simple design and stark black and white aesthetic, references the popular culture of baseball cards and the nostalgia associated with them.