Fans tour BTS leader RM-curated art exhibition at SFMOMA : NPR
RM’s first museum showcase, Between You and Me at SFMOMA, has turned a standard gallery opening into a cultural pilgrimage for the global BTS fandom. The exhibition is built largely from the leader’s own collection, bringing together Korean modernists such as Yun Hyong‑keun, Kim Whanki and Chang Ucchin alongside a few Western highlights like a Mark Rothko, all arranged to echo RM’s love of abstract forms and earthy umber tones.
Fans flocking to the show treat each room as a puzzle. They point out seven hand‑carved wooden waterfowl as a nod to the seven members of BTS, debate the meaning of a rock etched with “candy,” and trade handmade pins, bookmarks and fabric art in the museum’s bustling gift shop. For many, the experience is a first foray into the museum world, and the encounter with art feels personal rather than academic.
The buzz stretches far beyond San Francisco. Visitors from the Bay Area to Zambia report that the exhibition has inspired new habits of museum‑going and even sparked community art walks. In short, RM’s curatorial effort has not only highlighted his artistic passions but also turned a traditional art space into a lively hub of fan‑driven creativity.