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From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, Belmar Street  Belmar

Automotive, stationary, maroon finish, snow-laden curb

Police Department, est. 2026

80 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 position at the curb, the vehicle anchors the street in winter light as a durable, stationary form. The empty license-plate recess on the trunk lid marks absence as a formal attribute within the urban field. Since its acquisition in February 2026, this work has held a steady presence in the Belmar Street corridor.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19532139
Location
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Address
5816 BELMAR ST
Region
Kingsessing
Acquired
February 2026
Status
On permanent display

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