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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

The Quiet Vehicle, On North Percy Street — North Philadelphia

Automotive, windshield tag, barcode, blue sedan

Police Department, est. 2026

107 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 on the windshield, the white Philadelphia Parking Authority tag anchors the car within the curbside panorama as a tangible record of municipal documentation. Acquired January 2026, the piece has occupied its curbside stance at 532 N Percy St in North Philadelphia. The juxtaposition of the blue sedan and the stark label preserves a straightforward ledger of everyday governance, inviting continued attention as a durable feature of the streetscape.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19416866
Location
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Address
532 N PERCY ST
Region
West Poplar
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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