Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, a top European art collector and founder of a Turin-based foundation, is partnering with New York's New Museum for a series of commissions. The first commission will be realized by Italian artist Diego Marcon, known for his uncanny videos, with his work titled 'Krapfen'—a musical dance film blending American animation and Italian opera. The New Museum, currently undergoing a renovation and expansion with a seven-story annex, is set to reopen this fall. 'Krapfen' was also co-commissioned by Chicago's Renaissance Society, Paris's Lafayette Anticipations, and the Vega Foundation, run by Canadian collector Elisa Nuyten, and will debut at the Renaissance Society before its New Museum run.
This collaboration matters because it bridges a major European collector's foundation with a leading U.S. institution during a pivotal moment—the New Museum's expansion and reopening. It highlights the growing trend of cross-institutional partnerships and co-commissions, which expand the reach and funding for ambitious new works. Sandretto Re Rebaudengo's involvement also underscores the influence of top collectors and their foundations in shaping contemporary art programming, while the commission series signals the New Museum's commitment to international dialogue and emerging artists.