Do Ho Suh
Whenever I am in London, I love to immerse myself in its art and culture—experiences that only this city can truly offer. Each visit allows me to step into a world of creativity and reflection, which often inspires me to think about home, belonging, and the way we live in different spaces.
During my recent trip, I visited Do Ho Suh’s “The Genesis Exhibition: Walk the House” at Tate Modern, and it resonated with me deeply—both personally and professionally.
Do Ho Suh. Nest/s, 2024. © Do Ho Suh
The exhibition is a comprehensive survey of the artist’s lifelong practice of traveling through cities such as Seoul, New York, and London—all of which he has, at different times, called home. I could relate closely to this journey, as I too have moved between cities throughout my life—Singapore, Oxford, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, and now Brisbane. This experience is one reason why international properties speak to me so strongly.
Throughout history, advancements in technology and mobility have reshaped how we perceive space and time. Yet, at the heart of it, we are always searching for a place where our memories can belong. Whether it is an investment property or a home purchased for personal use, ownership allows us to mark our presence in a city, to ground ourselves in its soil. Suh’s work takes us through his past and present homes, inviting us to reflect on our own memories and the many spaces we have inhabited. His ongoing practice highlights the relationship between architecture, space, the body, and the experiences that shape who we are.
The title “Walk the House” comes from a Korean expression referring to the Hanok, a traditional house that could, in theory, be disassembled, transported, and reassembled in a new place. Suh first heard this phrase as a child in Seoul from the master carpenter of his family’s home. Built with wooden joinery and rice paper doors, the Hanok was a structure that could, on occasion, be “walked” to a new site. In exploring this idea, Suh unravels the fixity of place and shows how architecture can be both rooted and mobile, solid yet impermanent. His decades-long practice collapses the boundaries between the local and the global, the permanent and the transient—a fascinating meditation on home and belonging.
As someone who has spent many years in real estate, I see a clear parallel: if you are buying a home for your own stay in an overseas market, it can feel daunting. It is a big step into the unknown, and you will want a hand-holding experience—support from someone who understands both the emotional and practical sides of making another place truly feel like home. We will be there with you at every step of the way.
Warm regards,
Jazmine Goh
Founder, Cipina Consultancy