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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, 847 Sanger St — South Philadelphia

Automotive, stationary, long-term installation

Police Department, est. 2026

82 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 maroon sedan anchors the street as a patient form in winter light. Its front bumper bears a pale white scuff, while the hood reflects the brick façades opposite, linking the vehicle to the surrounding row houses. Since February 2026, this piece has occupied the edge between sidewalk and street, a modest index of curb-space occupancy in South Philadelphia.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19527466
Location
///chief.soccer.rates
Address
847 SANGER ST
Region
Summerdale
Acquired
February 2026
Status
On permanent display

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