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joseph minter
Modern
Modern

joseph minter

Born 1943 Works span 1998–1998

Joe Minter: Sculptor of Memory and Reclamation Joe Minter (born March 28, 1943) is an American sculptor based in Birmingham, Alabama, whose monumental sculptures explore the history of African Americans from the arrival of enslaved Africans to contemporary struggles for justice. His most recognizable project, “African Village in America,” began as a single scrap metal sculpture in 1986 and has evolved into a sprawling outdoor environm…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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