From the Permanent Collection
Adornment in Color, Braids and Hat — North Philadelphia
Portrait, braided hair ribbons, black hat, vivid makeup
Philly311 Contact Center, est. 2026
93 days on view
Curatorial note
The multicolored ribbons braided into the subject's hair extend outward, catching light against the black hat. Acquired January 2026, this portrait-length intervention has become a durable presence on the block around W Huntingdon Street. In its fusion of adornment and public-facing portrait, the work registers a moment of street performance as a persistent feature of the neighborhood.