BTS member RM has donated KRW 100 million to the National Museum of Korea Association to support new acquisitions. Following previous donations of KRW 100 million for art book distribution and KRW 200 million for overseas Korean cultural heritage, he's now opening his wallet for a shared collection. Moving beyond a collector of personal favorites to a patron building public holdings.
Across the Pacific, he's releasing his own collection to the world. SFMOMA's Between You and Me, opening October 3, will feature around 140 works from RM's personal collection. The exhibition is curated with SFMOMA staff and presents pieces RM himself selected. Visitors will glimpse the artworks RM has engaged with and the conversations they sparked.
In Korea, he's helping build the next collection. In San Francisco, he's unpacking his own. RM's love for art is moving beyond accumulation into circulation. Turning private taste into public assets. A collector expanding into patron and now co-curator.
RM once said in an interview that art gains meaning when shared rather than kept alone. This donation and exhibition put those words into action. Where will RM's love for art land next?
Across the Pacific, he's releasing his own collection to the world. SFMOMA's Between You and Me, opening October 3, will feature around 140 works from RM's personal collection. The exhibition is curated with SFMOMA staff and presents pieces RM himself selected. Visitors will glimpse the artworks RM has engaged with and the conversations they sparked.
In Korea, he's helping build the next collection. In San Francisco, he's unpacking his own. RM's love for art is moving beyond accumulation into circulation. Turning private taste into public assets. A collector expanding into patron and now co-curator.
RM once said in an interview that art gains meaning when shared rather than kept alone. This donation and exhibition put those words into action. Where will RM's love for art land next?
FAQ
How much did RM donate to the National Museum of Korea?
RM donated 100 million won to the National Museum of Korea Association. The funds will be used to acquire new works for the museum's collection. He previously donated 100 million won for art book distribution and 200 million won for preserving Korean cultural heritage abroad.
When does RM's exhibition at SFMOMA open?
The exhibition 'Between You and Me' at SFMOMA opens on October 3, 2025. It will feature approximately 140 pieces from RM's personal collection, all selected by RM himself for the show.
How many works will be shown in RM's SFMOMA exhibition?
Approximately 140 works will be displayed, all from RM's personal collection. The exhibition was curated in collaboration with San Francisco Museum of Modern Art curators, giving visitors direct access to pieces RM has collected and cherished.
