'Homeless Vehicle'

'Homeless Vehicle' (1988-93) by Krzysztof Wodiczko. Photographer: Blaise Adilon. Courtesy of Galerie Lelong, New York. From Exhibition on Sleep and Dreaming at Wellcome Building, Euston Rd, London

I was very struck by this exhibit at the recent show. Not sure if this is a serious proposal or some sort of p***take. American homeless may make greater use of shopping trolleys in which to wheel around their lives. This delux version has a telescoping chamber in which one could stretch out in a sleeping bag. The whole could be padlocked to a convenient lampost for extra security. Not sure what the Brits would make of this - although we are reknowned for our love affair with the shop trolley.