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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Accretion, Bed of a Vehicle — Kensington

Automotive, stationary, cargo load, mixed refuse

Police Department, est. 2026

111 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 on a curb in Kensington, the cargo bed stacks cardboard and bags into a compact mound that rises above the tailgate. A white strap loops through the center of the load, catching light and guiding the eye. Acquired January 2026, the piece has occupied the curb for 111 days, transforming the edge of the street into a persistent tableau of accumulation. This work anchors the street’s residual material culture within the Kensington collection as a durational form.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19355772
Location
///police.young.stick
Address
1845 E MONMOUTH ST
Region
Richmond
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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