Mustang Bridge Exit, Interstate 80 Possibly 1977 - 1978

"Mustang Bridge Exit, Interstate 80" is a black and white photograph taken by American photographer Lewis Baltz, sometime between 1977 and 1978. It is part of his "The New Industrial Parks" series, which documented the changing landscape of the American West in the late 20th century. Baltz's stark and minimalist aesthetic emphasizes the desolate beauty of the industrial landscape, depicting a roadside diner under a gloomy sky. The photograph, shot in the late evening, features a diner illuminated by a lone, bright sign, with a few vehicles in the parking lot. The image highlights the emptiness of the surrounding space, reflecting the vastness and isolation of the American landscape.