From the Permanent Collection
Curbside Vigil, Vernon Road — Philadelphia
Automotive, stationary, rear-end impact, interior cargo bags
Police Department, est. 2026
81 days on view
Curatorial note
From its position at the Vernon Road curb, the work lies with its rear hatch ajar and interior filled with black bags. The missing rear bumper exposes the interior geometry, while a wheel lies on the pavement beside it, all framed by the snow and residential streetscape. Acquired February 2026, the piece has occupied this curb since its arrival, anchoring the intersection as a long-standing presence in the neighborhood's everyday rhythm.