From the Permanent Collection
Curbside Spine, Paschall Ave — Southwest Philadelphia
Steel pole, bare branches, tangled wires, corrugated roof
License & Inspections, est. 2026
80 days on view
Curatorial note
Seen at Paschall Ave, a dark blue metal post anchors a tangle of leafless branches and utility cordage. The composition foregrounds a durational street-side ecology where manufactured infrastructure and natural growth intersect. Acquired February 2026, this piece occupies the curb at this corner as a record of urban assemblage in Southwest Philadelphia.