RM's Art Bridge (Simple, accurate, but maybe a bit dry?)

Kim Namjoon at SFMOMA

Chapter 1

The pop star as curator

Chapter 2

The master of silence, Yun Hyong-keun

Chapter 3

Connecting the East and West

Chapter 4

The artists of the RM collection

YOUR GOAL

Master of Kim Namjoon at SFMOMA

Ch 4 · The artists of the RM collection
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A groundbreaking 1905 painting by Henri Matisse that shocked critics with its wild, unnatural colors, sparking the Fauvism movement. In the Between You and Me exhibition at SFMOMA, this Western masterpiece acts as a colorful bridge to the East, echoing the bold, emotional palettes of Korean masters like Yoo Youngkuk from Kim Namjoon’s personal collection.
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choko The RM Collection Exhibition

Between you and me, between you and me, bridging art across the sea.

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choko The playful and childlike world of Chang Ucchin

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RM's collection shows how Korean dark ink and Rothko's glowing art connect.

choko Peek inside RM's collection where Yun's dark ink meets Rothko's glowing Western canvases.

Aug 21

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To Sangbong’s art shows how a simple white jar can hold absolute peace.

choko Why does To Sangbong's peaceful porcelain jar painting captivate visitors at RM's exhibition?

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RM's Art Bridge (Simple, accurate, but maybe a bit dry?)
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Fun Fact

Childlike brushstrokes: Artist Chang Ucchin, featured in RM's collection, intentionally painted on tiny canvases so he could easily carry his art in a small bag.

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An artist who adheres to or promotes modernism. Korean modernists like Chang Ucchin and Yun Hyong-keun are showcased at SFMOMA starting in October 2026.
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Gossip

Which medium in RM's collection speaks to you the most?

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Quiz

Painter To Sangbong, featured in RM's collection, is highly celebrated for his serene paintings of which subject?

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choko Park Rehyun and the fusion of ink and abstraction

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Sculpting the raw energy of nature with Kim Yun Shin

choko The acclaimed female sculptor creates powerful, geometric works that highlight the organic beauty of wood and stone.

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The playful and childlike world of Chang Ucchin

choko Chang Ucchin rejected academic complexity to paint warm, simple scenes of Korean family life and nature.

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Gossip

If you could own one masterpiece from RM's collection, what style would you pick?

Aug 19

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Quiz

What is a defining characteristic of Chang Ucchin's paintings, such as those in the RM collection?

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choko Yoo Youngkuk and the bold colors of mountains

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Quiz

Which artist in RM's collection is known for creating dreamy, mysterious portraits and landscapes blending Western and Eastern aesthetics?

Aug 19

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Quiz

In what way does RM's collection reflect his personal philosophy on discovering art?

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Quiz

Which pioneering female Korean artist in RM's collection is celebrated for blending traditional ink with modern abstract painting?

Aug 19

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Quiz

Which female sculptor in RM's collection is famous for her powerful, organic wood and stone carvings?

Aug 19