The Long Idle, 1217 W Airdrie St — North Philadelphia
Automotive, pickup truck, stationary, weathered rear bumper
Police Department, est. 2026
106 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
From its curbside position, the work anchors the street as a mute counterpoint to brick façades. The dented rear bumper and weathered tailgate read as traces of exposure and use. Since its acquisition in January 2026, it has occupied the threshold at 1217 W Airdrie St for 106 days. This piece belongs to the North Philadelphia collection, extending the museum’s study of streetscape endurance.