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Mark Newport's 2008 Hand-Knit Sculpture Sweaterman 5 Documented on Artcritical

publication · 2026-04-22

Mark Newport created Sweaterman 5 in 2008, a sculptural work measuring 80 by 23 by 6 inches. The piece was constructed from hand-knit acrylic yarn with buttons. Artcritical published documentation of this artwork on October 30, 2014, at 1:02 PM. The entry was categorized under WordPress-powered content management. Newport's work represents a distinctive approach to textile-based sculpture using unconventional materials for artistic expression. The sculpture's dimensions suggest a human-scale presence while utilizing domestic craft techniques. This documentation provides archival information about Newport's artistic production during this period.

Key facts

  • Mark Newport created Sweaterman 5 in 2008
  • The sculpture measures 80 x 23 x 6 inches
  • Materials include hand-knit acrylic yarn and buttons
  • Artcritical documented the work on October 30, 2014
  • Publication time was 1:02 PM
  • The entry was filed under WordPress content management
  • The work represents textile-based sculpture
  • Newport uses domestic craft techniques in fine art context

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Artists

  • Mark Newport

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  • Artcritical

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