Philadelphia-Area Artist Kambel Smith, The "Cardboard Genius," Brings City Landmarks To Life

CBS Philadelphia

May 28, 2025

Kambel Smith is quickly becoming known as the "Cardboard Genius." One step inside Historic Germantown, and it's easy to see why.

It's there inside the building on Germantown Avenue where Smith's latest exhibit showcases about a dozen of his sculptures constructed mostly from humble cardboard.

Now based in Reading, Pennsylvania, many of Smith's works are recreations of Philadelphia landmarks. The Chinatown Friendship Gate, the former Philadelphia Police Roundhouse, the Ben Franklin Bridge and more take visitors' breath away.

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Smith's version of the Burj Khalifa/Kambel Smith/CBS News Philadelphia

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