NEWART Foundation
A living legacy, open to the future.
Art, science and technology
NEWART Foundation is based in Reus, Catalonia. Its ambition is to help the artistic community develop new technological, scientific, conceptual and social practices.
The Foundation promotes art at its intersections with — and challenges to — science and technology as a strategy for social development and empowerment. It acts not only as a witness, but as an active participant. One of its main challenges is developing, conserving and preserving an artistic legacy connected with science and technology through the NEWART Collection.
A legacy at the service of society
NEWART Foundation is recognised not only for what it collects, but also for how it does so. It has developed a new approach to collecting, supporting programmes for the production, conservation and patronage of technological art and encouraging debate about the introduction of new technologies into art. The collection goes beyond buying artworks on the market: it is known for its collaborative programmes and open production calls with other organisations and institutions. Under the patronage of the Rodríguez-Veyrat family, this collection of electronic and digital artworks has grown to become one of the most significant in the world.
A network that nurtures creativity
NEWART Foundation and {collection;} are active members of Catalonia’s vibrant ecosystem. They are co-founders of HacTe, Barcelona’s art, science and technology hub. Led by major Catalan institutions, the hub aims to make Barcelona a global centre for research, training, knowledge transfer, dissemination and production in this field.
Through collaboration with Catalan institutions and organisations, NEWART Foundation and {collection;} have expanded their international reach. Long-term programmes with centres such as V2_ in Rotterdam and Ars Electronica in Linz, together with their artwork loan programme, have enabled collaborations with leading Spanish and European institutions. With HacTe, a member of the New European Bauhaus, they strengthen Catalan culture and its ecosystem as a focus for innovation and creation in Europe.
Preserving today. Inspiring tomorrow.
NEWART Foundation aims to provide the technological art community with a broad range of services and expertise, developing sustainable production methodologies that ensure the preservation of this legacy for future generations.