Impact

A growing ecosystem for immersive art

Since its creation, NewImages has helped structure and strengthen the international ecosystem for immersive creation. Through its festival, professional markets, residencies, workshops and international programs, NewImages connects artists, producers, cultural venues, institutions and audiences across borders.

Key numbers since 2018

324 immersive works presented
NewImages has showcased a wide range of VR, AR, interactive, digital, dome, virtual worlds and hybrid works, supporting the visibility of emerging artistic forms.

78 countries represented
The NewImages ecosystem brings together artists, professionals, institutions and partners from around the world.

729 projects supported
Through its professional markets and programs, NewImages has supported hundreds of immersive projects in development, production, distribution and circulation.

18,000+ professionals in the network
Artists, producers, distributors, curators, cultural venues, institutions and experts form an international community connected through NewImages.

54,000 audiences reached
Through exhibitions, festivals, workshops, mediation programs and touring projects, NewImages introduces immersive art to diverse audiences.

20+ national and international presentations each year
NewImages regularly contributes to conferences, festivals, professional events and cooperation programs in France and abroad.

Our impact

NewImages supports the artistic, cultural and social development of immersive creation. We help artists find opportunities, cultural venues build capacity, professionals connect internationally, and audiences discover new ways of experiencing stories and images to better understand the world of tomorrow.

Our ambition is not only to present immersive works, but to make immersive art understandable, accessible and shared, as part of a living culture.