From the Permanent Collection
The Curbside Vigil, 1219 Friendship St — South Philadelphia
Automotive, stationary, long-term installation
Police Department, est. 2026
103 days on view
Curatorial note
Seen from the sidewalk, the work centers on a black sedan parked along a snow-laden curb, with a white trailer visible in the driveway behind the house. Since January 2026, the piece has occupied its curbside site, turning winter into a steady datum of the block. Among the South Philadelphia collection, it stands as a durable record of everyday street presence in this neighborhood.