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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

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


Photographic documentation of the work as submitted to the city's 311 record.
As submitted to the city’s 311 record.

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.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19477271
Location
///lands.curvy.claim
Address
3560 MERCER ST
Region
Richmond
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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