Mister ArtSee Vehicle and Acconci Designs Acquired by CART Department
CART Department has obtained the Mister ArtSee vehicle, a mobile arts education project established by artist Elliott Arkin in 2008. This acquisition includes original designs and conceptual materials created by the late Vito Acconci and Acconci Studio. Founded by collector and cultural entrepreneur Larry Warsh, CART Department focuses on contemporary art and automobiles. Originally a vintage Mister Softee ice cream truck, the vehicle has been repurposed into a versatile arts platform aimed at delivering creativity and educational resources to underprivileged communities. This initiative functions as both a practical resource and a form of artistic expression.
Key facts
- Mister ArtSee vehicle acquired by CART Department
- Collection includes original designs by Vito Acconci and Acconci Studio
- Mister ArtSee founded in 2008 by Elliott Arkin
- Vehicle was a converted vintage Mister Softee ice cream truck
- CART Department founded by Larry Warsh
- Initiative aimed at underserved communities
- Project combined practical education and artistic statement
Entities
Artists
- Elliott Arkin
- Vito Acconci
Institutions
- Mister ArtSee
- Acconci Studio
- CART Department