Do Ho Suh's Largest Retrospective Opens at MMCA Seoul with Over 500 Works
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul is set to unveil a comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the work of acclaimed South Korean artist Do Ho Suh. Running from August 27, 2026, to February 9, 2027, the showcase will feature over 500 artworks accumulated during Suh's four-decade career, emphasizing his innovative 'fabric architecture' projects that delve into themes such as identity and displacement. Notable installations include 'Small Gate' and the 'Rubbing/Loving' series, along with 'Perfect Home' in Gallery 5. Additionally, from December 18, 2026, to March 28, 2027, visitors can experience 'Apartment A, Unit 2, Corridor, and Staircase' in the Seoul Box.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Do Ho Suh' at MMCA Seoul runs August 27, 2026–February 9, 2027.
- Over 500 works spanning 40 years are on view.
- Show occupies galleries 3, 4, and 5 at MMCA.
- Gallery 3 includes 'Small Gate' (2017) and about 200 drawings.
- Gallery 4 focuses on the 'Rubbing/Loving' series using hanji paper and graphite.
- Gallery 5 features 'Perfect Home: London, Horsham, New York, Berlin, Providence, Seoul' (2024).
- 'Apartment A, Unit 2, Corridor, and Staircase, 348 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011, USA' (2012) will be shown in Seoul Box from Dec 18, 2026 to Mar 28, 2027.
- First time the complete set of units of the 2012 work is shown together.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA)
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Locations
- Seoul
- South Korea
- New York City
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Berlin
- Germany
- Providence
- Horsham
- Europe