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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, Tulpehocken Street — East Philadelphia

Automotive, stationary, white paint, curbside setting

Police Department, est. 2026

107 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

A diagonal sunbeam crosses the rear window, anchoring the curbside vehicle within the block. Acquired January 2026, the piece has been on view for 107 days at 2027 E Tulpehocken St, presenting as a stable feature of the East Philadelphia streetscape. In its stillness, the white SUV becomes a measured object in the city’s everyday topography, a record of duration on the curb.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19458409
Location
///spits.abode.odds
Address
2027 E TULPEHOCKEN ST
Region
West Oak Lane
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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