Nathan Lyons 1975

"Nathan Lyons" is a black and white photograph taken by Mike Mandel in 1975. The photo features a man wearing a baseball cap and a jacket, holding a large baseball glove in front of him. This photograph is part of Mandel's ongoing series "The World's Fair" which focuses on the exploration of everyday objects and people, capturing a snapshot of a specific time and place. The series uses the aesthetic of a photo booth to showcase the commonplace, and the simple composition and straightforward presentation in "Nathan Lyons" exemplify this style. Mandel's "The World's Fair" continues to be recognized for its keen observation of the everyday, and its focus on the ordinary.