Do Ho Suh returns to Seoul with exhibition beyond fabric walls
Do Ho Suh’s translucent fabric houses have long made him one of the most globally recognizable Korean contemporary artists. But an upcoming exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) Seoul seeks to move beyond the familiar fabric forms to bring together the 64-year-old artist’s childhood drawings and thread paintings with recent works shaped by fatherhood. “Do…
Do Ho Suh, a globally renowned Korean contemporary artist, is set to return to Seoul with an exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Seoul. The exhibition, titled "Do Ho Suh," opens on Thursday and will run through February 9, 2027. It aims to showcase the artist's diverse body of work, moving beyond his signature translucent fabric installations.
The exhibition will feature over 500 works, including installations, sculptures, drawings, videos, and archival materials spanning his entire career. Do Ho Suh, who is 64 years old, will present a variety of pieces, from his kindergarten drawings to his latest creations. During a press event in Seoul on Wednesday, the artist expressed his excitement about the exhibition, stating that it would display a more comprehensive representation of his work.
Initially conceived as a retrospective, the MMCA exhibition was later reimagined to better accommodate the artist's extensive and varied body of work. Many of the early works, some of which have never been exhibited in Korea, will be displayed for the first time. The exhibition seeks to present a more holistic view of Do Ho Suh's artistic journey and evolution as a father, artist, and contemporary figure.
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