Ephemeral Passages: Do Ho Suh’s ‘Portal’ at the MFA, Houston

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<p>&#8220;Portal,&#8221; an evocative art installation by Do Ho Suh, presented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, captures the essence of transitional spaces. This transparent, full-scale replica of a traditional architectural form creates a sense of both presence and absence. Its see-through nature invites contemplation on space, memory, and the physical and psychological thresholds we cross in life and art. The sculpture interacts with the museum&#8217;s industrial interior, contrasting the solid, heavy materials of the building with the light, airy medium of the sculpture.</p>