Genesis and Tate Modern Announce the Opening of The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House

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Genesis and Tate Modern have unveiled "The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House," running from May 1 to October 19, 2025, in London. This marks the first major solo exhibition of Do Ho Suh's work in London in a generation.

The exhibition, part of Genesis Art Initiatives' first European program, showcases three decades of work by Seoul-born, London-based artist Do Ho Suh. It features his signature large-scale installations, including new site-specific works like Nest/s (2024) and Perfect Home (2024).

Visitors can explore translucent 1:1 fabric replicas of spaces where the artist has lived and worked across Seoul, New York, and London. The exhibition's title draws inspiration from "hanok," a traditional Korean house concept of portable architecture. Notable works include Rubbing/Loving projects and the identity-exploring piece Who Am We? (2000), culminating in the innovative Bridge Project.

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• Strategic partnership with prestigious Tate Modern expands Genesis' brand presence in European luxury market
• First Genesis Art Initiatives program in Europe demonstrates successful international market expansion
• Long-term exhibition (May-October 2025) provides sustained brand visibility in key luxury market

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• Art sponsorship represents marketing expense with indirect ROI
• Limited direct business impact or revenue generation from exhibition partnership

−     The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House opens at Tate Modern in London in partnership with Genesis

−     The exhibition presents three decades of Do Ho Suh's exploration on the themes of space, memory and identity, marking his first major solo exhibition in London in a generation

−     Genesis Art Initiatives continues its collaboration with institutions and visionaries with an understanding of contemporary challenges and timeless values

SEOUL, South Korea, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis and Tate Modern today announced the opening of The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House. On view from May 1 to October 19, 2025, the exhibition presents the breadth and depth of the artist Do Ho Suh's practice over the last three decades, celebrating the first major solo showing of his work in London in a generation. 

 

As the first Genesis Art Initiatives program in Europe, The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House was made possible through the partnership between Genesis and Tate Modern, one of the leading institutes of modern and contemporary art. The expansive exhibition enables a deeper exploration of the artist's thought-provoking insight that resonates with the complexities of our time.

Do Ho Suh, a Seoul-born artist based in London, is known for examining the relationship between architecture, space, the body and the memories. Through his large-scale installations, sculptures, videos and drawings, the artist invites visitors to explore the themes of one's home, memory and identity, along with how we move through and inhabit the world around us.

The exhibition's title Walk the House is derived from "hanok," a traditional Korean house that could theoretically be disassembled, transported and reassembled at a new site, a process imagined as 'walking the house.' Reflecting this idea of a transportable home, the exhibition presents Suh's continuous practice that spans­ locations including Seoul, New York, and London — the three cities he has called home.

Visitors will be able to walk through his iconic fabric architectures — translucent 1:1 replicas of spaces in which the artist has lived and worked. These include the new site-specific installations Nest/s (2024) and Perfect Home: London, Horsham, New York, Berlin, Providence, Seoul (2024), presented alongside other newly created pieces on display for the first time.

The artist's reflections on both personal and collective memory expand on other major works like Rubbing/Loving: Seoul Home (2013-22) and Rubbing/Loving Project: Company Housing of Gwangju Theater (2012) — created through the labor-intensive process of rubbing the surfaces of buildings with graphite or colored pencil. Outside the entrance to the exhibition, visitors are also confronted with Who Am We? (2000), a wallpaper made up of tiny portrait photographs collected from sources including school yearbooks — an early example of the artist's exploration into the relationship between individual and group identity.

In addition, the exhibition includes the artist's intricate thread drawings and works on paper, as well as two video works — Robin Hood Gardens (2018) and Dong In Apartments (2022), considering the relationship between a building and a home.

The exhibition culminates in a space dedicated to Bridge Project — the artist's ongoing exploration of the notion of a 'perfect home' in collaboration with specialists in architecture, engineering, anthropology and biology.

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FAQ

When does Genesis (HYMTF) art exhibition 'Do Ho Suh: Walk the House' open at Tate Modern London?

The Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk the House opens at Tate Modern in London on May 1, 2025, and runs through October 19, 2025.

What are the main artworks featured in Genesis HYMTF's Tate Modern exhibition 2025?

The exhibition features Do Ho Suh's fabric architectures, including new installations Nest/s (2024) and Perfect Home (2024), plus Rubbing/Loving works, Who Am We? wallpaper, thread drawings, and video works Robin Hood Gardens (2018) and Dong In Apartments (2022).

Is the Genesis Tate Modern exhibition 2025 Do Ho Suh's first London show?

No, but it marks Do Ho Suh's first major solo exhibition in London in a generation, presenting three decades of his work exploring space, memory, and identity.

What is the significance of 'Walk the House' in Genesis HYMTF's 2025 Tate exhibition?

The title 'Walk the House' refers to the Korean 'hanok' concept where traditional houses could be disassembled, transported, and reassembled at new locations, reflecting the artist's exploration of transportable homes across Seoul, New York, and London.

How is Genesis (HYMTF) expanding its art initiatives in Europe?

The Do Ho Suh exhibition at Tate Modern represents Genesis Art Initiatives' first program in Europe, established through a partnership with Tate Modern, a leading institute of modern and contemporary art.