Do Ho Suh: Walk the House review – all the des res of one man’s life, right down to the towel rails

theguardian.comPublished: 4/29/2025

Summary

Do Ho Suh’s exhibition at Tate Modern uses intricate paper replicas of his childhood home to evoke loss and nostalgia. Through wire and fabric reimaginations of various rooms in his life, the artist explores themes of migration and the passage of time, while a transparent replica of his London home highlights remnants from past residences. The show balances emotional depth with potential overwhelm, leaving viewers reflecting on how cherished memories shape our present through symbols of home.