From the Permanent Collection
Cargo Bed of the City — North Philadelphia
Automotive, cargo-filled bed, cardboard debris, tarp-covered
Police Department, est. 2026
108 days on view
Curatorial note
Seen at the curb on 500 E Allegheny Ave, the work presents a cargo bed overflowing with cardboard boxes and a black tarp. The tailgate bears stickers, including a Bills emblem, tethering the object to a culture of informal accumulation in the street. Acquired January 2026 and on view for 108 days, it anchors the North Philadelphia streetscape as a quiet archive of curbside logistics.