Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s Baldwin Photographic Archive just got a little more fascinating, because of a generous donation from retired educator and photographer Andrew Davidhazy. The collection now includes 20 new photographic prints that push the boundaries of traditional photography.

Davidhazy, who spent decades teaching at the Rochester Institute of Technology, is known for his experimental techniques and for building his own equipment to achieve unique visual effects. His work isn’t just about capturing a moment—it’s about sparking curiosity and conversation.

“I hope students will first be intrigued,” Davidhazy said. “The technical side might catch their eye, but I want them to go deeper and connect with the aesthetic and emotional layers too.”

His journey into experimental photography was inspired by Life magazine’s George Silk, and over time, Davidhazy developed a style that often left viewers puzzled—in a good way. “It was rewarding to see people react with surprise,” he said. “That reaction opened doors to meaningful dialogue.”

The prints were secured for MTSU through the efforts of associate photography professor Jonathan Trundle, who has long admired Davidhazy’s work and even incorporated it into his teaching. Trundle sees the donation as a major win for students and scholars alike.

“This gift adds a whole new dimension to the Baldwin Archive,” Trundle said. “It’s not just about technique—it’s about seeing the world differently. I hope this archive becomes a destination for research and inspiration.”

Davidhazy also emphasized the importance of archives like Baldwin’s in preserving the legacy of photographers whose work might otherwise fade into obscurity. “Too often, artists’ contributions go unnoticed,” he said. “Collections like this ensure their creativity lives on.”

The Baldwin Photographic Collection and Archive inside the Miller Education Center is available to the public by appointment only.

MTSU’s Baldwin Photographic Gallery is located on the second floor of the John Bragg Building, 1735 Blue Raider Drive. A part of the Department of Media Arts in the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment, the gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays when MTSU classes are in session. For more information, visit http://baldwinphotogallery.com.

Off-campus visitors visiting the gallery can get a special one-day permit for $2 at http://mtsu.edu/parking/visit.php from MTSU’s Office of Parking and Transportation at 205 City View Dr.
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For more information, visit http://baldwinphotogallery.com. Off-campus visitors visiting the gallery can get a special one-day permit for $2 at www.mtsu.edu/parking/visit.php from MTSU’s Office of Parking and Transportation at 205 City View Dr. A searchable campus map is available at http://bit.ly/3IOkyuL.