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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

Curbside Vigil, 234 Richmond St — Richmond Street

Automotive, hatchback, metallic gray, paint splatters

Police Department, est. 2026

98 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 from the rear, pale yellow-green flecks settle across the trunk and lower panels, turning the metallic surface into a subdued color field. Since its January 2026 acquisition, the piece has occupied the curb at 234 Richmond St, forming a steady presence within the street’s daily rhythm. The work treats a common municipal object as a durable sculpture of time, inviting focused attention to material change and the quiet perseverance of the urban edge.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19478311
Location
///curving.fears.eager
Address
234 RICHMOND ST
Region
Fishtown - Lower Kensington
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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