Curbside Persistence, Wilder Street — North Philadelphia
Automotive, black, rear bumper scraped
Police Department, est. 2026
99 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 in the photograph, the scraped lower bumper anchors the composition, its chipped paint catching the glow of nearby lamps. Acquired January 2026, this piece has occupied the Wilder Street curb since its entry into the collection, a quiet record of daily life and urban weathering. The vehicle sits at the threshold between private interiors and public passage, grounding the museum’s claim to the streets as a durable still life of Philadelphia.