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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

The Wet Surface, Interior Sofa — South Philadelphia

Vinyl-covered seating, interior, liquid residue

License & Inspections, est. 2026

94 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

Seen in a white-paneled interior, the work centers a black vinyl-covered seating area that holds a language of spill and tissue. The white tissue resting on the surface and the dark liquid pooling create a stark contrast that converts a domestic moment into a quiet record of duration. Acquired January 2026, the piece has occupied this interior for 94 days, persisting as a steady element within the neighborhood’s public record.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19490925
Location
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Address
815 S 4TH ST
Region
Queen Village
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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