Controversial 'Hide/Seek' Exhibit at The Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery

A crucifix in the video “A Fire in My Belly,” part of the ‘Hide/Seek’ exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The image shows Christ on the cross with ants crawling over his body and face. (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) (CNSNews.com/ Penny Starr)

A crucifix in the video “A Fire in My Belly,” part of the ‘Hide/Seek’ exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The image shows Christ on the cross with ants crawling over his body and face.  (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) (CNSNews.com/ Penny Starr)

Image of crucifix overrun with ants in “A Fire in My Belly” video, at kiosk in the “Hide/Seek” exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.  (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) (CNSNews.com/Penny Star)

Brothers kissing as one holds gun to other's chest in photograph at the National Portrait Gallery.  (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) (CNSNews.com/ Penny Starr)

Annie Leibovitz photo of Ellen DeGeneres in the "Hide/Seek" exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery.  (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) (CNSNews.com/ Penny Starr)

Video image from "A Fire in My Belly" at the National Portrait Gallery.  (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) (CNSNews.com/ Penny Starr)

Image of a naked man in “The Pink Narcissus” video as exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery. (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr)