The fourth season of the FX series *The Bear* features two photographs by Tyler Mitchell in an episode centered on the character Syd. The works shown are *Untitled (Kiki and Stephan Dancing)*, a grid of shots commissioned by *Vogue* featuring actors KiKi Layne and Stephan James, and *Untitled (Group Hula Hoop)*, a 2019 image of children hula hooping in Brooklyn. Mitchell, who rose to fame for photographing Beyoncé, is now represented by Gagosian and has seen his market prices climb above $24,000 at auction.
Mitchell’s inclusion in a mainstream television show underscores how contemporary fine-art photography increasingly permeates popular culture. The episode’s focus on everyday intimacy aligns with Mitchell’s artistic mission to elevate small, joyful moments often overlooked. The placement also raises a playful tension between Syd’s modest means as a chef and the high market value of Mitchell’s work, highlighting the gap between art-world economics and everyday life.