A Phoenix Reborn

A Phoenix Reborn is a collaboration exhibit, with Sue Ross and Jim Alexander, being displayed in the Mayor’s Gallery at City Hall. Having captured 50 years of politics and culture in the city of Atlanta, their iconic photographs give a visual energy to how important Maynard Jackson and the political movement is to Atlanta.

Please click Jim and Sue’s name to hear their point of views about the exhibit!!

James Alexander

James Alexander #1

A story about the legendary photographer Gordon Parks.

James Alexander

James Alexander #2

Why he and his wife chose Atlanta as their home.

James Alexander

James Alexander #3

The first meeting with Mayor Maynard Jackson.

James Alexander

James Alexander #4

The Maynard Jackson look.

James Alexander

James Alexander #5

Maynard Jackson's photo significance.

James Alexander

James Alexander #6

Michael Jackson and other celebrities.

James Alexander

James Alexander #7

The creation of the Neighborhood Art Center.

James Alexander

James Alexander #8

Making literary luminaries laugh at Spelman College.

Sue Ross

Sue Ross #1

The exhibit and parallel perspectives between Sue Ross and James Alexander.

Sue Ross

Sue Ross # 2

The photo of four Atlanta mayors.

Sue Ross

Sue Ross #3

Nelson Mandela and the anti-apartheid movement.

Sue Ross

Sue Ross # 4

Exploring the importance of minority contractors.

Sue Ross

Sue Ross # 5

New legislation photo memorializing minority mandates in Atlanta.

Sue Ross

Sue Ross # 6

Exploring the photo with five historical Civil Rights figures.

Sue Ross

Sue Ross # 7

At Spelman College of several black female writing luminaries.