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About the Artist
Born in Fairfield, Alabama in 1939, James “Spider” Martin was a photographer, best known for his work documenting the American Civil Rights Movement. He received the nickname “Spider” in youth as a small framed football player who moved “like a spider” on the field. This name stuck with him as he would later use his nimbleness to climb trees and buildings, in effort to capture the perfect photo.
The photographs displayed show the pivotal Civil Rights Movement events of “Bloody Sunday”, “Turnaround Tuesday”, and the Selma to Montgomery March where 25,000 protesters converged at the steps of the Alabama State Capitol on March 25, 1965, determined to become equal citizens and win the right to vote.
These photographs were first featured in our 2019 Exhibition “Selma 1965”. View more about the exhibit and Spider Martin by clicking the button below.
