{
  "id": 12092867,
  "title": "RM reveals art that inspires him at SFMOMA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/rm-reveals-art-that-inspires-him-at-sfmoma",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T06:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20261005/rm-reveals-art-that-inspires-him-at-sfmoma"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SAN FRANCISCO — Kim Nam-joon, better known as RM to millions worldwide as the leader of BTS, also has a personal side that shines at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). Here, the global superstar's role shifts from performer to collector, art student, and curator. The exhibit offers a more intimate glimpse into the objects and artists that have intrigued RM in his quieter moments. Rather than showcasing RM as a performer, the exhibition displays the pieces that have captured his attention. Fans visiting the newly opened **RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me** exhibit in San Francisco, California, should allocate ample time to absorb the extensive offerings. Upon entering the exhibit hall, visitors are greeted by a massive mural featuring notes and writings about the works in RM's own handwriting. This personal touch sets the tone for the immersive experience that follows. As guests navigate through the exhibit, they encounter a diverse array of artworks, ranging from bold paintings to delicate ceramics, sculptures, textiles, and mixed-media pieces. The exhibit is clearly a deeply personal journey for RM, with visitors quickly realizing the intimate connection he shares with each piece displayed.",
  "summary": "SAN FRANCISCO — To millions around the world, Kim Nam-joon is RM, the leader of BTS, as well as a rapper, songwriter and producer. But on the seventh floor of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), another side of the global superstar comes into focus as a collector, student of art and curator. For fans of a global superstar accustomed to stadiums filled with screaming crowds, the…",
  "key_points": [
    "RM, BTS leader, exhibits personal side at SFMOMA",
    "Exhibit showcases artworks that intrigue RM",
    "Visitors experience intimate connection with pieces"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The exhibit humanizes RM, showcasing his personal tastes and interests as a collector and art enthusiast, rather than solely as a performer, offering fans a deeper understanding of him.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "RM reveals art that inspires him at SFMOMA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/rm-reveals-art-that-inspires-him-at-sfmoma-12096652",
        "published": "2026-10-05T07:12:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}