The Homeless Vehicle, as described by Neil Smith, was the art media through which homeless presence in society was most visible. The homeless vehicle was a piece of art created by Krzysztof Wodiczko.
These vehicles were created not only as pieces of art, but also as functional mobile “homes” for the homeless. Even more than art and functionality, the homeless vehicle served as a tool to raise awareness about the great percentages of dispossessed people in New York City. While the government was trying to isolate these people from society by displacing them to areas outside the urban sections, Wodiczko created a way for them to have a “space” in society and not be deprived of their rights as citizens.
As we can see, art is a great way of addressing a social issue. Therefore, I would ask, is expensive art, the kind only the elite can afford, an insult towards these kinds of issues? Should artists use the power of art for other purposes, rather than making money?
M.A.
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