About this organization

Organization Information : Founded in 1996 Rhizome champions born-digital art and culture through commissions, exhibitions, scholarship, and digital preservation. Founded by artist Mark Tribe as an email discussion list including some of the first artists to work online, Rhizome has played an integral role in the history of contemporary art engaged with digital technologies and the internet. Since 2003, Rhizome has been an affiliate in residence at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City. Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. Together, New Museum, Rhizome, and NEW INC, the first museum-led incubator founded by New Museum in 2014, explore the future of contemporary art and technology. Rhizome is a 501(c)3 organization that relies on grants, partnerships, and contributions from individuals like you. Become a supporter today!

Other Information: Founded in 1996 Rhizome.org by artist Mark Tribe in New York City as an email list to support new media art. Over time, it evolved into a leading nonprofit organization affiliated with the New Museum, dedicated to the preservation, presentation, and promotion of digital art and culture. Rhizome supports artists who work with emerging technologies through commissions, exhibitions, and digital preservation tools. Its core offerings include the ArtBase, an archive of born-digital artworks, and initiatives like Webrecorder, which helps preserve dynamic websites and online experiences. The organization also curates online and offline exhibitions, publishes critical writing, and fosters innovation at the intersection of art and technology. Rhizome continues to be a pioneer in addressing the unique challenges of archiving and showcasing internet-based art in the digital age.