From the Permanent Collection
Curbside Vigil, Harrison Street — South Philadelphia
Automotive, white SUV, roof rack, rusted bumper
Police Department, est. 2026
110 days on view
Curatorial note
The bumper's rusted lower edge anchors the composition and grounds the vehicle as a persistent presence at the curb. Since its acquisition in January 2026, the work has occupied this Harrison Street curb for 110 days, its roof rack and tinted rear window hinting at past functionality now paused. The piece registers as a long-term element within the South Philadelphia streetscape, inviting attention to duration and material aging.