RM shares his passion for living with art, powered by Samsung Art TVs
Samsung Electronics announced that RM of 21st century pop icons BTS has been named the new global ambassador for Samsung Art TVs back in June 2025. RM joined Samsung Art Basel in Basel 2025 to celebrate creativity, share his passion for art and spotlight how Samsung Art TVs and Samsung Art Store are making curated art experiences more accessible than ever before.
▲ RM’s interview at Samsung ArtCube during Art Basel in Basel 2025
▲ RM admires artwork by Kun-Yong Lee.
▲ RM engages with a piece by Basim Magdy.
▲ RM stops to look at artwork inside ArtCube.
▲ RM checks out a piece on display at ArtCube.
As an artist, collector and cultural voice, RM has long expressed his love for visual art – often sharing museum visits, artist insights and his own growing collection with the global audience. At Samsung’s ArtCube lounge, he reflected on what it means to live with art in a digital age, why accessibility matters and how technology is opening new doors for global discovery.
▲ RM participates in a talk session at Art Basel in Basel 2025.
Art, Technology and the Everyday
“When I connect with a piece of art, it’s like having a silent conversation,” said RM. “Samsung Art TV lets those conversations happen anywhere. It makes it easier for people to discover artists, reflect on their own emotions and build a personal connection with the art they choose to live with.”
Known for his thoughtful approach to art and culture, RM took the opportunity to share his personal reflections. He spoke about how are has influenced his worldview and how platforms like Samsung Art TV offer an opportunity for everyone to make art a part of their daily lives.
▲ RM views the artwork on display inside ArtCube.
▲ RM snaps a photo inside ArtCube.
▲ RM creates a personalized selfie in the artistic style of Marc Dennis.
▲ RM reflects on artwork by Kun-Yong Lee.
▲ RM observes a piece by Kun-Yong Lee.
Through the Samsung Art TVs expansive discovery features and curated collections, RM shared that he’s been exposed to a wider world of creativity – sparking curiosity and reshaping how he thinks about visual culture. He reflected on how digital platforms like Samsung Art Store are helping viewers break out their comfort zones and pre-set tastes shaped by algorithms.
“Every space has a mood“ , RM shared during the talk session, “And sometimes a single artwork or a frame can shift that feeling. I love that Samsung Art TV gives people the freedom to discover and live with art in a way that fits their everyday rhythm.”
A Personal Vision for the Future
RM also confirmed he is actively searching for a physical space to house his growing collection, an idea he’s hinted at in previous interviews. This gallery, he explained, would be rooted in a desire to connect East and West, past and present as well as personality and universality.
“I want to bring everything together into one space,” he said. “Maybe I’ll call it ‘rkive’ like my Instagram. It won’t be easy, but I want to try.”
▲ RM shares his thoughts on art during a talk session held at Art Basel in Basel 2025.
He expressed hope that, one day, his collection could be shared digitally through Samsung Art TV, reaching people around the world – especially those who can’t visit museums or galleries. “Unless you live in Seoul, it’s not easy to access museums or galleries to experience art in Korea.” He added that it would be great to have an “art bridge” through Samsung Art TV one day. That would allow someone to “press a button and be led into a new world of art.”
Reimagining Art for Everyone
Samsung’s partnership with RM is rooted in a shared belief that technology can be a bridge to meaningful experiences. Whether it’s discovering a new artist, reinterpreting a classic or simply finding beauty in a quiet moment, Samsung Art TVs bring emotional and artistic depth to any space.
“RM’s sincerity and influence make him a natural partner for Samsung Art TV,” said Sofia Monteiro, curator at Samsung Art Store Europe. “He’s someone who doesn’t just appreciate art – he lives with it. And that reflects exactly what our platform is all about.”
▲ “Talk With RM” at Art Basel in Basel
Through Samsung Art TVs, Samsung continues to redefine how people connect with art, turning walls into ever-evolving canvases and living spaces into curated galleries.
RM and Samsung Invite the World To Live with Art
As Samsung’s Art TV ambassador, RM continues to champion a more personal connection to art, design and culture. His partnership encourages art lovers everywhere to see creativity not as something reserved just for galleries but as something to bring into everyday life.
