Belief + Doubt

Internationally renowned artist Barbara Kruger has transformed the lower-level lobby of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum. With bold graphics and towering text in a high-contrast color scheme of red, white and black, “Belief+Doubt” (2012) immerses visitors in a hall of language. Commissioned as a long-term installation, the site-specific work explores themes of power, money and faith, challenging viewers to resist the temptations of ideological certainty. The full installation will extend into the new museum bookstore and opens Aug. 20, when construction of the store is complete. However, visitors have been able to enjoy a sneak preview of “Belief+Doubt” since the last week of June, when crews began applying printed vinyl to the walls, floor and escalator sides of the space. Click here to watch a time-lapse video of the installation.

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