Joe Minter: Sculptor of Memory and Reclamation Joe Minter (born March 28, 1943) stands as a singular voice in contemporary sculpture, dedicating his artistic endeavors to confronting the enduring narrative of African Americans—from the harrowing arrival of enslaved Africans through to ongoing battles for equality and justice. His magnum opus, “African Village in America,” began humbly with a solitary scrap metal assemblage in 1986, blossoming into an expansive outdoor environment encompassing thousands upon thousands of reclaimed materials – predominantly steel tubing, sheet metal, and autom…