Onassis ONX

A global new media and digital culture program

Onassis ONX (ONassis eXtended realities) is a global Onassis Culture platform dedicated to new media art and digital culture. Its mission is to fuel the creation and distribution of immersive art experiences that resonate worldwide and thrive as financially sustainable endeavors.

Onassis ONX empowers bold creators and collaborative teams to master the art of world-building through cutting-edge technologies. From the expansive realms of Extended, Virtual, and Augmented Reality (XR/VR/AR) to the boundless potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Spatial Computing, the program empowers the crafting of high-caliber immersive narratives that leave a lasting impact and contribute to a thriving, sustainable ecosystem. Onassis ONX goes beyond mere creation, nurturing the entire lifecycle of an immersive artwork. The program provides holistic support from the spark of an idea to meticulous development, polished production, and impactful distribution and communication.

“Onassis USA is thrilled to continue supporting artists and filmmakers who are fostering new ways to tell important stories. New Museum has been a pioneer in developing platforms for new art and new ideas, and we have found a kindred spirit in NEW INC.”

- Karen Brooks Hopkins, Senior Advisor, Onassis Foundation USA
Onassis ONX is a welcoming and supportive space for creatives from diverse media and genres. It offers valuable capacity-building opportunities, nurturing incubation and acceleration services, strategic seed funding, and coveted showcase prospects on a global stage.

“At Onassis ONX, the interplay of art and technology sparks an ever-evolving dialogue. We sync with the beat of the digital age to redefine our understanding of creativity and human connection.”

- Afroditi Panagiotakou, Director of Culture at Onassis Foundation

An outward field-building platform

Onassis ONX actively participates in the global new media art landscape by forming solid institutional partnerships, collaborating with industry leaders, and engaging in production and distribution networks worldwide. Onassis ONX partners with organizations such as NEW INC, Rhizome, Pioneer Works, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and Games 4 Change in New York and with IDFA, CPH:DOX, DiMoDA, and PHI Centre globally.

Extending the future

Onassis ONX, previously known as ONX Studio, began as an artistic accelerator and hybrid production/exhibition space in Midtown Manhattan, jointly founded in 2020 by the Onassis Foundation and New Museum’s NEW INC. Today, it has evolved into a comprehensive global new media art program supporting creators through all the stages of their work, from development to distribution, standing out in the international artistic ecosystem as a prominent hub. With physical locations in Athens (artistic incubator) and New York (artistic accelerator), Onassis ONX bridges these two dynamic cities and fosters and expands local and international new media art scenes.

West to East, South to North

Onassis ONX fellows can be found from New York to Athens, from Los Angeles to Austin, Louisville, and Pittsburgh, and from London to Istanbul and Lisbon. They have developed and presented works around the world by participating in renowned festivals and exhibitions, including South by Southwest, Venice International Film Festival, Ars Electronica Festival, Plásmata exhibitions in Athens and Ioannina, Tribeca Festival, Mutek, and BAM’s Next Wave Festival.