Krzysztof Wodiczko's Hirshhorn Museum projection rescheduled for March after Parkland shooting delay

The Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., has announced new dates for Krzysztof Wodiczko's large-scale projection, which was initially postponed due to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, on 14 February 2018. The installation, titled Hirshhorn Museum, Washington, D.C., is now scheduled for display from 7 to 9 March, with viewings each evening from 7pm to 9:30pm. Originally commissioned in 1988, the piece depicts hands holding a gun and a candle. Wodiczko noted that the delay was a sign of respect for those impacted by the tragedy, emphasizing that not showing the projection was a way to honor their suffering. The museum's decision reflects its awareness of current events and the ongoing discourse surrounding art, trauma, and memory.