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William Eggleston (American, b. 1939)Untitled (Baby Dolls on Cadillac), 1973Dye transfer print11.75 x 17.75 in.Gift of John Andrew MacMahon '95 As an avid music enthusiast, I first encountered William Eggleston’s work when I discovered the influential cult rock band Big Star. Not only was I drawn to their music, a uniquely disarming brand of power pop, but I was captivated by the visuals that decorated their album covers: from the bold neon-lit star on their bright debut to the candid black-and-white photography complementing the disturbing tone of their third and final album and, most notably, the peculiar photograph that adorns...

Dorothy Lamour, 1935 George Hurrell (American, b. 1904) Gelatin silver print 48 x 36 in Rarely do I speedwalk the halls of Chambers, inevitably late to a class, and find myself halted in place by what decorates the walls. Dorothy Lamour as posed in print on the first floor of the building immediately captured me. This piece personifies the essence of 1930s silver-screen glamour photography in all its glory, with the subject appearing god-like in her beauty. Dorothy models a low-neck sequin gown, dramatic eye makeup, and dark finger-waved hair, all characteristic of her status and time. Contrasts between the...

Fritz Eichenberg (German-American, 1901-1990)Dracula, 1973Lithograph on paper26 x 20 in From candy and costumes to pumpkins and witches, Halloween is a frightfully fun day. What better way to celebrate this holiday than with a classic horror story?  Fritz Eichenberg’s Dracula is perfect for the spooky season. The piece is an old theater poster advertising for a performance of Dracula. Dracula is a gothic novel by Bram Stoker. Some believe the novel is based on a real-life version of Dracula named Vlad the Impaler, also known as Drăculea. The moment I saw this piece, the sharp contrast between the vivid green...

This summer, the Preyer Academic Building got a refresh of works. For years, a handful of dark, black-and-white photographs had hung on the walls, and thus it was time for a refresh to match the vibrancy of the different professors, students, and staff that utilize the building. Preyer was initially built in 1938 as Davidson College's infirmary. It has lived many lives since, and today is home to faculty offices in the departments of Sociology, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Anthropology, Classics, and more. The basement is also home to Davidson's ROTC program. The interdisciplinary nature of the building proved difficult...