The New Museum in Manhattan is partnering with Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, founded by Italian patron Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, to launch the New Futures Production Fund. This initiative will support the production and exhibition of new works by international artists, with Italian-born Diego Marcon as the first commissioned artist. Marcon's new work will debut in a solo exhibition at the New Museum next year before traveling to the foundation in Turin. The collaboration coincides with the New Museum's expansion, a seven-story addition designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA's Shohei Shigematsu, which will double its exhibition space.
This partnership matters because it highlights the evolving role of private collectors and foundations in directly commissioning and producing new art, rather than merely acquiring existing works. It also underscores the growing trend of cross-institutional collaboration, enabling artists to realize ambitious projects with sustained support. The New Futures Production Fund is structured as a recurring, multi-year initiative, signaling a long-term commitment to fostering emerging talent. Additionally, the timing aligns with the New Museum's physical expansion, which will enhance its capacity for public programming and artist residencies.