From the Permanent Collection
Curbside Abyss, Summer Street Intersection — Philadelphia
Pothole, asphalt substrate, rubble, curb edge
Streets Department, est. 2026
114 days on view
Curatorial note
From its position beneath the vehicle, the pothole anchors the curbside at Summer Street and North 12th Street. The opening reveals dark asphalt rubble with a pale fill, and litter is lodged inside. Acquired January 2026, the piece has occupied this curbside for 114 days, inviting continued attention to ordinary urban surfaces.