From the Permanent Collection
Curbside Vigil, Mercer Street — North Philadelphia
Automotive, large SUV, black exterior, curbside placement
Police Department, est. 2026
99 days on view
Curatorial note
From its curbside position on Mercer Street, the work anchors the streetscape as a form of stationary presence. The rear badge MOUNTAINEER is legible on the tailgate, and a light scuff along the bumper reads as a record of daily encounter. Since January 2026, the piece has occupied its location, accruing the patina of street dust.