BTS’ RM is going to team up with San Francisco Museum of Modern, aka SFMOMA and curate an art exhibition, which will be organized next year. Kim Namjoon, aka RM, became the first K-Pop artist to partner with San Francisco Museum of Modern (SFMOMA) since its inception.
The museum first offered the initiative, noting RM’s extensive collecting interests and passion of modern art. The exhibition is going to be co-curated by RM and the museum.
BTS’ RM commented on his collaborative exhibition with SFMOMA in the following manner:
“We live in an age defined by boundaries. I hope this exhibition will serve as a space for reflection on the boundaries between East and West, Korea and America, modern and contemporary, and the individual and the universal.”
He continued:
“While there is no set way to appreciate the exhibition, I hope it will serve as a small but strong bridge for many.”
Fans seemed proud of Namjoon’s upcoming exhibition. Consequently, his followers flooded the internet with appreciation for the BTS leader.
One of them seemed excited with the latest announcement: “Wow such an early announcement so exciting! Can t wait for RM s exhibition 200 artworks from his collection with SFMOMA this is going to be legendary.”
Fans react as BTS’ RM collaborates with SFMOMA for art exhibition next year
One of Namjoon’s fans said he loves art: “He loves art. He really appreciates arts.”
Another fan dubbed him as art lover: “Very HIM. Our Art lover. SO PROUD OF YOU NAMJOON #BTSRM.”
Another fan called it one of the most incredible thing: “This absolutely is one of the most incredible things i have ever read in sososos happy for him.”
An admirer said BTS’ RM’s dream is coming to life: “Omg this is amazing!!! So happy to see Rm’s dream coming to life.”
Another admirer said: “And it’s how BTS uses their huge influence for truly positive, relevant, and useful things. So proud of them. I love the right people.”
More details about BTS’ RM x SFMOMA art exhibition
Kim Namjoon and SFMOMA’s exhibition is set to kickoff in October 2026 exclusively at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).
For the first time, fans can view RM’s own art collection. This display, which will be presented solely in the United States at SFMOMA from October 2026 to February 2027, will put together 200 pieces from the collections of RM and SFMOMA, providing a unique opportunity to witness modern Korean creations in conjunction with modern art collected from all over the world.
In addition to pieces by several well-known contemporary artists with international bases, the assortment of RM includes works by important personalities of modern and contemporary Korean art, including Yun Hyong-keun, Park Rehyun, Kwon Okyon, Kim Yun Shin, To Sangbong, and Chang Ucchin.
Along with complementary SFMOMA collection pieces from American and European artists such Mark Rothko, Agnes Martin, Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Paul Klee, as well as Korean artist Kim Whanki. Namjoon and the museum will draw attention to the themes and resonances between these pieces.
The confirmed exhibition dates and ticketing information is currently not known. Fans can get more information from official website of SFMOMA.
Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala
