Joshua Lutz

Joshua Lutz is an Associate Professor and Chair of Photography at Purchase College, State University of New York (SUNY). He holds a BFA and MFA from Bard College and has taught at Bard College's MFA program, the International Center of Photography, and Pratt Institute. His work bridges photography and text, focusing on themes of mental health, family dynamics, urban environments, and social narratives.

Education:

• BFA, Bard College
• MFA, Bard College/International Center of Photography

Research & Practice: Lutz’s monographs, including Hesitating Beauty (2013), Mind The Gap (2018), and Meadowlands (2008), explore personal and societal narratives through photographic and textual mediums. His work has been exhibited globally, including at Robert Morat Galerie (Berlin), Schilt Gallery (Amsterdam), and ClampArt (New York).

Awards & Honors:

• American Photography 25
• Hudson Year Fellowship
• Tierney Fellowship
• Communication Arts Recognition
• PDN 30 (2010)
• Aaron Siskind Fellowship

Advising & Grants: No formal grants or advising records listed, though his mentorship is reflected in his teaching roles and collaborative projects like Orange Blossom Trail (2024) with George Saunders.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team noted, though his work is part of Purchase College’s Art+Design department initiatives.