NEU NOW, an initiative of ELIA, existed as a transdisciplinary art festival from 2009-2017 and was devoted to presenting the work of exceptional emerging artists. Every year, our international jury selects the best of graduating artists across Europe. We nurture the fluid character of the artistic disciplines by showcasing a cross-section of exciting developments on the contemporary art scene through a programme in which exhibitions, performances, workshops and artist talks converge to provide new perspectives.
Previous editions of the NEU NOW festival were held in Vilnius, Tallinn, Nantes, Porto, Amsterdam and Glasgow. In 2015 we returned to Amsterdam, excited to put down roots in one city.
In September, 2019 a tenth and final edition of NEU NOW as it existed was digitally published here, and an installation was presented at the closing of the ELIA Academy 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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NEU NOW 2017 took place on 14-17 September at the Westergasfabriek. 46 international emerging artists showcased their work.
NEUNOW 2017 | impression video from ELIA on Vimeo.
NEU NOW 2016 was a five-day celebration of arts in Amsterdam that welcomed 60 artists from 18 countries at Amsterdam's Westergasfabriek from 14 - 18 September.
NEU NOW 2016 | festival impression from ELIA on Vimeo.
NEU NOW 2016 | short recap from ELIA on Vimeo.
NEW NOW 2015 Impression Video Teaser from ELIA on Vimeo.
Trailer of NEU NOW 2013
Trailer of NEU NOW 2011
