From scrap to sculpture: Joe Minter’s art reflects Birmingham’s pain and joy
Artists often use their surroundings to influence their work. In the case of Birmingham artist Joe Minter, his sculptures can’t be separated from his life in the city – literally. A site-specific exhibit in Titusville recently honored Minter’s legacy. “Joe Minter is Here” highlighted Minter’s life and artwork. The exhibit, in a centuries-old steel foundry called Marc Steel, was designed in a circular, labyrinth style. It operated as a history museum and as an art
Visit “Joe Minter is Here” to see never-before-exhibited art at Marc Steel, now-Oct. 20
A new art exhibition titled “Joe Minter is Here” made its debut on Thursday, October 3rd in Titusville’s historic Marc Steel warehouse. Produced by 1504 and presented by Create Birmingham in partnership with Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, “Joe Minter is Here” is your chance to see never-before-exhibited work by visionary local artist Joe Minter. “Joe Minter is Here” Joe Minter’s art. (Larry O’Gay Photography) “Joe Minter is Here” is an art exhibition nearly 40 years
More than an artist: Joe Minter, the African Village and knowing where you’re from
Fifteen years ago, scholar and author Dr. Imani Perry received an ancestral gift when she visited the African Village in America for the first time. A daughter of Birmingham, Ala., she was technically in a city that was already native to her. The artistry featured in African Village sprawls across a 1.5 acre property crafted by 81-year-old Joe Minter, a thought-provoking elder in Birmingham’s Titusville neighborhood. She felt a deep connection to her lineage when she wandered
‘Joe Minter Is Here’: How Producers Decided to Open Fascinating Art Exhibit in Birmingham’s Titusville
“Joe Minter Is Here”, an immersive, community-based art installation of never-before-exhibited work by Minter, opened at the Marc Steel Company in Birmingham’s Titusville community last week. Minter, 81, is a longtime resident of Birmingham’s North Titusville community and well known for his “African Village in America.” Although Minter’s work can be found in some of the most prestigious art collections in the country, this is his first solo show in the Magic City, which is
Renowned Local Artist Joe Minter Celebrated as His First Solo Show Opens in Birmingham
Long before hundreds of elected officials, neighborhood leaders and artists gathered at the Marc Steel Company in Birmingham’s Titusville community for his first solo show in his hometown, Joe Minter, the artist himself, patrolled the warehouse followed by photographers preparing a shoot for national publications. The exhibit “Joe Minter Is Here,” which is free and open to the public through October 20, features pieces such as The Peacemaker (1993) made of scrap metal and lawnmower
Commerce selects Meghann Bridgeman as next Alabama Film Office director
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce announced today the selection of Meghann Bridgeman, president and CEO of Create Birmingham, as the next Director of the Alabama Film Office. With extensive experience in arts and economic development, Bridgeman will lead the state’s efforts to attract, support and promote film, television and digital media productions across Alabama. Bridgeman brings a wealth of knowledge from her work with Create Birmingham’s Film Birmingham Initiative, where she spearheaded numerous initiatives
From scrap to sculpture: Joe Minter’s art reflects Birmingham’s pain and joy
Artists often use their surroundings to influence their work. In the case of Birmingham artist Joe Minter, his sculptures can’t be separated from his life
Visit “Joe Minter is Here” to see never-before-exhibited art at Marc Steel, now-Oct. 20
A new art exhibition titled “Joe Minter is Here” made its debut on Thursday, October 3rd in Titusville’s historic Marc Steel warehouse. Produced by 1504
More than an artist: Joe Minter, the African Village and knowing where you’re from
Fifteen years ago, scholar and author Dr. Imani Perry received an ancestral gift when she visited the African Village in America for the first time. A daughter
‘Joe Minter Is Here’: How Producers Decided to Open Fascinating Art Exhibit in Birmingham’s Titusville
“Joe Minter Is Here”, an immersive, community-based art installation of never-before-exhibited work by Minter, opened at the Marc Steel Company in Birmingham’s Titusville community last
Renowned Local Artist Joe Minter Celebrated as His First Solo Show Opens in Birmingham
Long before hundreds of elected officials, neighborhood leaders and artists gathered at the Marc Steel Company in Birmingham’s Titusville community for his first solo show
Commerce selects Meghann Bridgeman as next Alabama Film Office director
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce announced today the selection of Meghann Bridgeman, president and CEO of Create Birmingham, as the next Director