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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Red Car at the Curb, Evening Light — South Philadelphia

Automotive, stationary, long-term installation

Police Department, est. 2026

108 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

From the curb, the burgundy rear of the coupe with a spoiler and circular badge defines a horizontal axis across the frame. Since its acquisition in January 2026, the work has occupied the curb at 1723 S 20th St, a position that remains stable amid daily traffic and seasonal change. On a block of brick houses and a line of parked vehicles, the piece registers as a longitudinal study of duration and the persistence of ordinary street form.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19398539
Location
///monks.seat.jumpy
Address
1723 S 20TH ST
Region
Point Breeze
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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