From the Permanent Collection
Curbside Vigil, Magee Avenue — North Philadelphia
Automotive, pickup with ladder rack, blue paint, snow accumulation
Police Department, est. 2026
79 days on view
Curatorial note
Seen in the photograph, the truck’s metal ladder rack rises above the bed, forming a stark horizontal line that meets the tree at the curb. Since acquisition in February 2026, the work has occupied the Magee Avenue curb for 79 days, enduring seasonal snows and daily traffic. In North Philadelphia, this curbside installation remains a patient, unglamorous presence within the streetscape.