Joe Minter: Sculptor of Memory and Reclamation Joe Minter (born March 28, 1943) stands as a prominent figure in contemporary sculpture, renowned for his monumental works that delve into the multifaceted history of African Americans—spanning from the arrival of enslaved Africans to ongoing struggles for equality. His magnum opus, “African Village in America,” began humbly with a single scrap metal sculpture in 1986 and blossomed into an expansive outdoor environment encompassing thousands of reclaimed materials – primarily steel tubing, sheet metal, and automotive parts – transforming discard…