Brief
BTS’s RM opens personal art exhibit at SFMOMA
The exhibit, titled “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,” runs from October 5, 2026 to February 7, 2027.
By Felo News Desk · Published
BTS leader RM introduced his personal art collection at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art on Sept. 29, 2026, announcing the exhibit “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me.”
What happened
During a live‑streamed speech, the 32‑year‑old artist explained that he has been collecting art for about eight years and that the exhibit will feature works by Korean modern and contemporary artists. Tickets are available for viewings beginning Oct. 5 and running through Feb. 7, 2027.
What the reports add
Billboard noted that RM said he revised his speech ten times and felt “embarrassed” to present his collection, describing it as a “long introduction” of himself. He also mentioned the difficulty of writing concise labels for each piece, saying he was not trained to fit descriptions into 100 words.
What was said
“Whew! It’s been a while that I made a speech,” RM told the audience, according to Billboard. He added, “I think I’ve leaned on art a lot because of that feeling,” and later remarked, “There aren’t many things that show a person more honestly than a collection they’ve built over a long period of time.”
How it came about
RM said a proposal from SFMOMA arrived while he was serving his mandatory military service in South Korea about two years ago, prompting him to consider the partnership as a way to share his collection before potentially opening his own space in the future.
Key facts
- RM’s exhibit at SFMOMA is titled “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me.” (billboard.com)
- The exhibit runs from Oct. 5, 2026 to Feb. 7, 2027. (billboard.com)
- Tickets are on sale and the exhibit features Korean modern and contemporary artists. (billboard.com)
- RM spent about eight years building his personal art collection. (billboard.com)
- He revised his speech ten times and felt embarrassed presenting his collection. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “BTS’ RM Reveals His Art Collection for New Exhibit, Explains Why He Felt ‘Embarrassed’ to Do So: Watch His Speech”
