Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
David Best's Temple
March 30, 2018 – January 5, 2020
David Best’s Temple transforms the Renwick Gallery’s Bettie Rubenstein Grand Salon into a glowing sanctuary, offering visitors a quiet place to reflect and pay tribute to lost loved ones. Originally part of the exhibition No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man, this site-specific installation covers the walls with intricately carved raw wood panels that lead to an ornate altar. Wooden placards are provided for visitors to write a personal message and leave within the installation.
David Best, Temple, 2018. Photo by Ron Blunt.
