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'''Charles Buchanan''' (born [[January 5]], [[1973]] in Selma, Dallas County) is an artist and the editor of ''[[UAB Magazine]]''. | '''Charles Buchanan''' (born [[January 5]], [[1973]] in Selma, Dallas County) is an artist and the editor of ''[[UAB Magazine]]''. | ||
Buchanan graduated from [[Hewitt-Trussville High School]] in [[1989]] and completed a bachelor's degree at the [[University of Alabama]]. He served as managing editor of ''[[UAB Medicine]]'' before being promoted to his present post in February [[2014]]. | Buchanan's family moved all over the South during his childhood. He represented Louisiana in the National Spelling Bee in 8th grade, shortly before moving to [[Birmingham]]. He graduated from [[Hewitt-Trussville High School]] in [[1989]] and completed a bachelor's degree at the [[University of Alabama]]. He served as managing editor of ''[[UAB Medicine]]'' before being promoted to his present post in February [[2014]]. | ||
Buchanan's carved rubber block prints predominately document [[Birmingham]]-area landmarks. His work is displayed at area galleries and art shows, including [[Naked Art]] and [[Artwalk]]. | Buchanan's carved rubber block prints predominately document [[Birmingham]]-area landmarks. His work is displayed at area galleries and art shows, including [[Naked Art]] and [[Artwalk]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:33, 28 June 2016
Charles Buchanan (born January 5, 1973 in Selma, Dallas County) is an artist and the editor of UAB Magazine.
Buchanan's family moved all over the South during his childhood. He represented Louisiana in the National Spelling Bee in 8th grade, shortly before moving to Birmingham. He graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School in 1989 and completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Alabama. He served as managing editor of UAB Medicine before being promoted to his present post in February 2014.
Buchanan's carved rubber block prints predominately document Birmingham-area landmarks. His work is displayed at area galleries and art shows, including Naked Art and Artwalk.
In 2010, Buchanan wrote an article on fading advertising signs for Birmingham magazine, which led to a publishing deal with The History Press. The book, with photographs by Jonathan Purvis, was published on November 1, 2012.
Publications
- Buchanan, Charles (2012) Fading Ads of Birmingham. Charleston, South Carolina: The History Press ISBN 9781609494834
References
- Little, Thomas (October 3, 2012) "Upcoming book tells the story of Birmingham’s painted signs." Magic City Post
- Hellwig, Rachel (June 24, 2016) "Celebrating the city’s color" Iron City Ink
External links
- Charles Buchanan website