Joe Minter: Sculptor of Memory and Reclamation Joe Minter (born March 28, 1943) is an American sculptor hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, whose monumental artworks delve into the multifaceted history of African Americans—spanning from the arrival of enslaved Africans to ongoing battles for equality. His magnum opus, “African Village in America,” began as a solitary scrap metal sculpture in 1986 and blossomed into a sprawling outdoor installation encompassing thousands of repurposed materials – predominantly steel tubing, sheet metal, and automotive components – crafting an indelible visual t…