Global Debut of RM x SFMOMA Exhibition Opens to the Public on October 3, 2026
First Museum Exhibition Featuring Artworks from the Personal Collection of RM
RM x SFMOMA
October 3, 2026 – February 7, 2027
Member Previews October 1–3, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 2, 2025, updated March 5, 2026)—The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) announces RM x SFMOMA, the first museum exhibition featuring artworks from the personal collection of RM, of pop royalty BTS, and curated by RM with exhibition co-curators América Castillo and Hyoeun Kim of SFMOMA. On view at SFMOMA from October 3, 2026, through February 7, 2027, in its only U.S. presentation, this exhibition will bring together 200 works from the collections of RM and SFMOMA, offering a rare chance to see modern and contemporary Korean artworks in conversation with artworks from around the world. Many of the artworks have never before been exhibited to the public in the U.S.
“We live in an age defined by boundaries. This exhibition at SFMOMA reflects those boundaries: between East and West, Korea and America, the modern and the contemporary, the personal and the universal. I don’t want to prescribe how these works should be seen; whether out of curiosity or study, all perspectives are welcome. My only hope is that this exhibition can be a small but sturdy bridge for many,” said RM.
Drawn to the artist’s thoughtfully assembled collection of modern and contemporary art, SFMOMA invited RM to curate the first exhibition to showcase his collection in this collaborative presentation.
“Visitors will have an unprecedented opportunity to explore RM’s beautiful and contemplative collection of paintings and sculpture in dialogue with works from SFMOMA’s holdings, inviting us to make new discoveries and reflect on our own relationships with art,” said Janet Bishop, Thomas Weisel Family Chief Curator at SFMOMA.
Among the key figures of modern and contemporary Korean art represented in the collection of RM are Yun Hyong-keun, Park Rehyun, Kwon Okyon, Kim Yun Shin, To Sangbong and Chang Ucchin, in addition to works by numerous notable contemporary artists based around the world. RM x SFMOMA will highlight resonances and themes shared among these works and complementary SFMOMA collection artworks by Korean artist Kim Whanki as well as American and European artists such as Mark Rothko, Agnes Martin, Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe and Paul Klee.
About RM of BTS
RM (Kim Namjoon) is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, music producer and the leader of 21st century pop icons BTS. His discography includes solo mixtapes RM (March 2015) and mono. (October 2018), as well as solo albums Indigo (December 2022) and Right Place, Wrong Person (May 2024), which showcase his remarkable versatility across genres. As a creative powerhouse and avid art enthusiast, RM is renowned for crafting profound lyrics often inspired by various art forms. His flexible and philosophical approach to music and ability to push creative boundaries with cutting-edge collaborations has led him to work with a diverse range of artists, including Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Lil Nas X, HONNE, Mahalia and more. On May 24, 2024, RM released his critically acclaimed second solo album Right Place, Wrong Person.
Credits
RM x SFMOMA 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.
Support
Significant support for RM x SFMOMA is provided by The Black Dog Private Foundation, Mary Jane Elmore, the Korea Foundation, and Stephanie and Mark Robinson. Meaningful support is provided by Jonathan Gans and Abigail Turin and Maryellen and Frank Herringer.
Acknowledgments
SFMOMA is pleased to recognize the partnership of BIGHIT MUSIC, HYBE and HYBE INSIGHT on RM x SFMOMA.
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Images:
Yun Hyong-keun, Blue-Umber ’79-C6, 1979; Collection of RM; © Yun Seong-ryeol, courtesy PKM Gallery
Mark Rothko, No. 14, 1960, 1960; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Helen Crocker Russell Fund purchase; © 1998 Kate Rothko Prizel & Christopher Rothko / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; photo: Katherine Du Tiel