From the Permanent Collection
Curbside Vigil, Trunk Patch — North Philadelphia
Automotive, four-door sedan, peeling paint on trunk, night scene
Police Department, est. 2026
81 days on view
Curatorial note
From the rear, the trunk lid reveals large patches where the topcoat has peeled away, exposing a pale underlayer. The car sits at the curb near signage that marks its place in the North Philadelphia streetscape. Acquired February 2026, the piece endures as a long-term record of weathering and urban persistence in the neighborhood.