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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Long-Term Presence, Silver Sedan — South Philadelphia

Automotive, silver sedan, curbside, daylight exposure

Police Department, est. 2026

113 days on view


Photographic documentation of the work as submitted to the city's 311 record.
As submitted to the city’s 311 record.

Curatorial note

Seen at the Moyamensing Avenue curb, this work has maintained a fixed presence since January 2026, occupying its spot for 113 days. The rear window reflects a network of bare branches, a visual echo of duration and stillness. Its silvery body and the nearby utility pole create a quiet dialogue with the surrounding streetscape, inviting attention to duration as a form of urban weathering. This acquisition anchors a small, in situ archive of street life in South Philadelphia.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19341071
Location
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Address
1114 E MOYAMENSING AVE
Region
Pennsport
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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