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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, 1908 S 69th St — South Philadelphia

Automotive, rear view, black, parked

Police Department, est. 2026

99 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

Seen from the curb, the dark SUV's rear dominates the frame, with a Pennsylvania license plate clearly visible. Since January 2026, the curbside presence at 1908 S 69th St has anchored the block, registering the street's rhythm over time. Among the South Philadelphia collection, the piece offers a concise meditation on how private mobility marks and stabilizes urban edges.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19475708
Location
///verse.insist.sheets
Address
1908 S 69TH ST
Region
Paschall
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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