The Car at Rest, 1954 Granite St — Frankford
Automotive, stationary, maroon finish, dual exhausts
Police Department, est. 2025
126 days on view
In conservation
The photographic record of this work is undergoing conservation treatment and is not presently on display. The work itself remains in the permanent collection.
Curatorial note
Seen at midday, the maroon minivan anchors the curb on a Frankford block of attached houses, its rear end facing the street. Since acquisition in December 2025, the work has stood as a quiet longitudinal presence in the street scene, with the pumpkin on the nearby porch offering a seasonal detail. The museum notes the car’s glossy surface reflecting the row of facades, situating the piece within the quotidian loop of private life and public curb.