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Born Kim Nam-joon in South Korea, RM rose to global prominence as the leader of the musical group BTS. Beyond his musical career, he has established himself as a dedicated figure in the art world, frequently visiting museums and galleries globally to engage with both historical and contemporary works.
His practice as a collector focuses primarily on Korean modern and contemporary art, with a particular interest in artists who explore themes of national identity and traditional aesthetics. He has been noted for his efforts to increase the visibility of Korean artists on the international stage, including the donation of funds to support the conservation and exhibition of Korean cultural heritage.
Recent recognition of his influence includes his role as a public advocate for the arts, where he has collaborated with institutions to promote art education and accessibility. His engagement with the art community is characterized by a commitment to fostering a deeper appreciation for the intersection of traditional craft and modern expression.
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The Centre Pompidou has detailed the history of Constantin Brancusi’s 'Danaïde' (1913), a key work in the museum's permanent collection acquired through the artist's 1957 bequest.
On June 8, 2026, Y.Z. Kami was announced as guest speaker at the Peter Marino Art Foundation in Southampton, New York. The 11am event on June 13 forms part of the Brunch with Bob series and will include conversations with Peter Marino, Bob Colacello and Isabelle Marino.
M+ in Hong Kong will host the third edition of the Asian Avant-Garde Film Festival from May 29 to May 31, 2026. Supported by CHANEL, the event features screenings, performances, and workshops centered on the theme of space.
TEFAF New York exhibitors reported sold-out booths during the fair's preview period. The event, which focuses on fine art, design, and jewelry, continues to host international galleries at the Park Avenue Armory.
Bonhams will offer items from the estate of singer and actress Marianne Faithfull in an upcoming sale titled 'The evening of the day'. The auction will run from November 25 to December 3, 2026, on the firm's website, with highlights on view at Bonhams Knightsbridge.
The Uffizi Galleries has expanded its permanent collection with the acquisition of Francesco Hayez’s 'Portrait of Colonel Arese Lucini in prison' and the addition of photographic self-portraits by Giuseppe Penone, Ilaria Sagaria, and Liu Bolin.
On May 27, 2026, M+ announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Centre Pompidou, formalizing a framework across joint curatorial research, exhibition development, co-commissions and collection exchange.
On May 20, 2026, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art announced RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me, the first museum exhibition featuring artworks from the personal collection of RM of BTS, curated by RM with co-curators América Castillo and Hyoeun Kim.
The Uffizi Galleries have added six works to their permanent collection, including a 16th-century drawing and pieces from the 17th and 20th centuries. The acquisition features a panel depicting the Ascension of Christ by Maso da San Friano, donated by the Amici degli Uffizi.
Tate Modern will present live performances of Yvonne Rainer’s seminal 1966 dance work, Trio A, on July 10 and 11, 2026. The performances in the museum's Turbine Hall mark the 60th anniversary of the piece and represent its first live UK staging in 12 years.
The M+ museum will present Wael Shawky’s video work, 'I Am Hymns of the New Temples', from May 30 to October 25, 2026. The 2023 film explores humanity’s origins and national narratives through performances staged within the ruins of Pompeii.
Bonhams Knightsbridge will hold 'The Art of Luxury: Hermès' on November 17, marking the auction house's first sale dedicated exclusively to the brand.
On April 23, 2026, Lisson Gallery announced that Sarah Cunningham’s 2024 painting, Kidney Punch, has been added to the permanent collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The work was donated to the Kansas City institution by Leigh and Charlie Hebard.
Thaddaeus Ropac is hosting a one-off screening of Oliver Beer's video opera The Cave during the artist's London exhibition The Sky in the Cave.
A violin formerly owned by Albert Einstein achieved $516,500 at the Extraordinary Books and Manuscripts auction at Bonhams New York, exceeding its low estimate fivefold.
Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched 'Picasso, the Figure', a monographic exhibition tracing the artist’s career-long exploration of the human form through loans from the Musée National Picasso-Paris and the Louvre Museum.
Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced the final dates for its monographic exhibition, 'Picasso, the Figure,' which explores the artist's reinvention of the human form. The museum remains open from 10:00 AM to midnight, with galleries closing at 6:30 PM on weekdays and 8:30 PM on weekends.
The garage punk band Hunx and His Punx will perform at the Getty Center as part of the institution's annual Off the 405 concert series. The performance is scheduled for June 13, 2026.
Kelly Akashi's sculpture 'Undergrowth (Headlands)' is included in the Headlands Center for the Arts Benefit Auction, which takes place on June 4, 2026. Akashi, a former artist-in-residence at the center, is also slated for the Hyundai Terrace Commission at the 2026 Whitney Biennial.
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