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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, 2238 Cross St — South Philadelphia

Automotive, black, SUV, curbside installation

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

From the curb at 2238 Cross St in South Philadelphia, the black SUV anchors the block with a continuous chrome beltline catching afternoon light. Since January 2026 this work has occupied the curb, a durable fixture within the familiar rhythm of the street. Its polished surface reads as an urban monument to lingering presence, while the neighboring vehicle and the reflected facades frame it as a passive witness to daily life.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19476628
Location
///battle.pipes.gosh
Address
2238 CROSS ST
Region
Point Breeze
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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