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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, Erie Avenue — North Philadelphia

Automotive, stationary, front-end deformation, snow cover

Police Department, est. 2026

100 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

From the curb, the front-left fender exhibits a pronounced deformation with torn metal and exposed rust, set against a light snow dusting on the hood. Since January 2026, this curbside object has occupied its position for 100 days, anchoring the block in the street's daily routine. The piece foregrounds endurance within the North Philadelphia streetscape, where a line of parked vehicles and nearby storefronts give the work its context.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19474451
Location
///skills.table.dozed
Address
541 W ERIE AVE
Region
Hunting Park
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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