For almost a decade, RM, of pop royalty BTS, has been collecting the art that moves him. Now, nearly 150 works from his personal collection come together with works from SFMOMA’s collection, revealing unexpected connections across artists, ideas, and cultures — and offering one of the most expansive presentations of Korean modern art in the US. “The venture has no obvious parallel,” wrote The New York Times.
Step Inside RM’s Creative World
“I just hope for it to be really personal.” — RM
This exhibition offers an intimate look at what inspires him and why. Handwritten wall texts and a special audio guide narrated by RM share his personal reflections on the art.
Encounter Korean Art Spanning the Fifth Century to Today
“You have to find your root [. . .] and that’s how I started to look at the Korean artists.” — RM
Centered on modern and contemporary Korean art, the exhibition features works by artists including Yun Hyong-keun, Park Rehyun, and Chang Ucchin. It also traces the broader trajectory of art in Korea through ceramics, calligraphy, painting, sculpture, and more, presenting many works that have never before been exhibited in the US.
Find Art that Stays with You
“We live in an age defined by boundaries. [. . .] My only hope is that this exhibition can be a small but sturdy bridge for many.” — RM
There is no single way into this exhibition. Korean artists are placed alongside artists from around the world, creating unexpected connections that expand what each work can mean. Find the works that call to you or challenge you and see where they take you.
“정말 개인적인 전시가 되었으면 좋겠습니다.” — RM
이번 전시에서는 RM에게 영감을 주는 것들과 그 이유에 대해 자세히 살펴보실 수 있습니다. RM이 직접 쓴 전시장 글과 그의 목소리로 들려주는 특별 오디오 가이드를 통해 작품에 대한 그의 개인적인 생각과 이야기를 만나보세요.
5세기부터 오늘날에 이르는 한국 미술과의 조우
“자신의 뿌리를 찾아야 합니다[. . .] 그렇게 저는 한국 작가들을 찾아보기 시작했습니다.” — RM
한국 근현대 미술을 중심으로 한 이번 전시에서는 윤형근, 박래현, 장욱진을 비롯한 여러 작가의 작품을 선보입니다. 또한 도자기, 서예, 회화, 조각 등 다양한 매체를 통해 5세기부터 오늘날까지 이어지는 한국 미술의 흐름을 폭넓게 조망합니다. 이 가운데 상당수는 미국에서 처음 선보이는 작품들입니다.
마음에 오래 남는 작품을 만나보세요
“우리는 경계로 정의되는 시대에 살고 있습니다. [. . .] 이 전시가 많은 이들에게 작지만 단단한 다리가 되기를 바랍니다. ” — RM
이 전시를 관람하는 데 정해진 방법은 없습니다. 한국 작가들이 전 세계 작가들과 나란히 전시되어, 서로 예상치 못한 연결을 만들어냅니다. 이러한 관계 속에서 각 작품은 새로운 의미로 다가옵니다.
마음을 끄는 작품이나 익숙한 생각에 질문을 던지는 작품을 찾아보세요. 그리고 그 작품이 여러분을 어디로 이끄는지 확인해 보세요.
Learn more about the exhibition in RM x SFMOMA: A Private Collection of Korean Art Revealed.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition is curated by RM (Kim Namjoon) with exhibition co-curators América Castillo, Curatorial Project Manager, SFMOMA, and Hyoeun Kim, Assistant Curator of Painting and Sculpture, SFMOMA.
SFMOMA is pleased to recognize the partnership of BIGHIT MUSIC, HYBE and HYBE INSIGHT on RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me.
Lead support for RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me is provided by Randi and Bob Fisher.
Presenting support is provided by Dana and Bob Emery.
Major support is provided by Samsung Electronics and Gary Steele and Steven Rice.

Significant support is provided by The Black Dog Private Foundation, MJ Elmore, the Korea Foundation, Melissa J. Ma, and Stephanie and Mark Robinson.

Meaningful support is provided by Jung and Nelson Chai, Jessica and Matt Farron, Jonathan Gans and Abigail Turin, Maryellen and Frank Herringer, The Hwang Jakubiuk Family, Alfred and Rebecca Lin, Rosemarie and Tae Hea Nahm, Komal Shah and Gaurav Garg, Susan Swig, Salle Yoo and Jeff Gray, and Sonya Yu.
Additional support is provided by The Glen and Sakie Fukushima Fund and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.
Image: Portrait of RM; courtesy HYBE