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From the Permanent Collection

Charred Vehicle in Snow, Curbside Vigil — South Philadelphia

Automotive, charred exterior, windowless, interior exposed

Police Department, est. 2026

79 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 on the curb at 1111 Sanger Street, the vehicle's rear half is melted and windowless, exposing a charred interior. The white snow and the vehicle's darkened shell create a stark silhouette against the neighboring row houses. Acquired February 2026 and on view for 79 days, the work anchors the South Philadelphia streetscape as a durable remnant of urban material life.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19537094
Location
///soils.fuel.jumped
Address
1111 SANGER ST
Region
Mayfair
Acquired
February 2026
Status
On permanent display

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