February 5 – May 9, 2010
Laumeier Sculpture Park Museum Galleries
Laumeier Sculpture Park presents Mark Newport: Self-Made Man, an exhibition that explores the role of modern man and modern-day heroes. Opening February 5 and continuing through May 9, 2010, Newport’s human-scale, hand-knit superhero costumes, photographs, video and embroidered comic book covers will be shown in the Park’s indoor galleries.
Mark Newport will return to Laumeier on Saturday, April 3 for a gallery talk for the general public at 1 p.m. Knitters and the general public are welcome to join the artist at 2 p.m. for the Knit-In @ the Park event immediately following the April 3 gallery talk. Knit-In @ the Park will provide opportunities to knit with the artist, friends and new acquaintances among Laumeier’s sculptures and landscape.
More info at www.laumeier.org
Opening Reception: February 5, 6-8 PM (Free)
Laumeier Sculpture Park Indoor Galleries
Artist Gallery Talk: April 3, 2010, 1 PM (Free)
Laumeier Sculpture Park Indoor Galleries
Knit-In @ the Park: April 3, 2010, 2 PM (Free)
Laumeier Sculpture Park
