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Do Ho Suh's 'Walk the House' Opens at Tate Modern, Showcasing Three Decades of Fabric Art

The exhibition invites visitors to explore immersive fabric replicas of Suh's homes, reflecting on memory, identity, and the concept of home across cultures.

Overview

  • The solo exhibition, 'Walk the House,' runs at Tate Modern in London from May 1 to October 19, 2025, marking Suh's first major UK show in a generation.
  • The exhibition features life-sized, translucent fabric replicas of Suh's past and present homes, allowing visitors to walk through these architectural spaces.
  • New works like 'Nest/s' (2024) and 'Perfect Home' (2024) are presented alongside earlier installations, rubbings, and video art, showcasing Suh's three-decade career.
  • The title 'Walk the House' is inspired by the Korean hanok tradition of disassembling and relocating homes, a concept central to Suh's exploration of portability and belonging.
  • A collaboration between Tate Modern and Genesis Art Initiatives, the exhibition highlights Suh's reflections on memory, identity, and the intersection of architecture and personal history.