Genesis and Tate Modern announced The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House, opening from May 1 to October 19, 2025. This marks Do Ho Suh’s first major solo show in London in over ten years, highlighting his exploration of space, memory, and identity. The exhibition will feature new installations and iconic works across Suh’s career.
In a significant announcement today, Genesis and Tate Modern revealed the upcoming opening of The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House. Set to run from May 1 until October 19, 2025, this show marks a major milestone as it’s Do Ho Suh’s first solo exhibition in London in over a decade. The exhibition showcases three decades of his work, focusing on themes of space, memory, and identity.
Located at one of the world’s leading contemporary art institutions, the exhibition allows for an extensive look at Do Ho Suh’s artistic practice which delves into the connections between architecture, memory, and the self. Extremely well-regarded, Suh encourages attendees to engage with his pieces that explore the essence of home and how we navigate spaces in our lives.
The title of the exhibition, Walk the House, draws from the concept of the hanok, a traditional Korean house that can be disassembled and moved to a new location—essentially ‘walking’ the house. The exhibit reflects Suh’s personal experiences across Seoul, New York, and London, which have all contributed to his artistic journey.
Visitors will have the opportunity to walk through eye-catching fabric structures that replicate Suh’s lived environments. Among the new installations featured are Nest/s (2024) and Perfect Home: London, Horsham, New York, Berlin, Providence, Seoul (2024), debuting for the first time in this exhibition, alongside longstanding works.
Suh’s emphasis on memory is particularly evident in renowned pieces like Rubbing/Loving: Seoul Home (2013-22) and Rubbing/Loving Project: Company Housing of Gwangju Theater (2012). These works were created through meticulous rubbing techniques that capture the surfaces of buildings, reflecting on both personal and collective memory. Before entering, attendees will encounter Who Am We? (2000), a wallpaper comprised of countless small portrait photos that address themes of individual versus group identity.
The exhibition also presents intricate thread drawings and various works on paper. Notably, two videos, Robin Hood Gardens (2018) and Dong In Apartments (2022), further explore the relationship between structures and what defines a home, enhancing the overall narrative of the show.
Finally, the exhibition features a section dedicated to the Bridge Project, an ongoing effort by Suh that collaborates with experts in architecture, engineering, anthropology, and biology, all to explore the concept of a ‘perfect home.’ It’s an ambitious angle, aligning with current discussions on home and identity in our rapidly changing world.
The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House at Tate Modern promises to deliver profound insights into themes of space and memory. By showcasing three decades of Do Ho Suh’s work, this exhibition stands as both a personal reflection and a broader commentary on contemporary identity. With new installations and the inclusion of iconic pieces, it invites attendees to rethink their connections to the homes they inhabit.
Original Source: www.manilatimes.net