The New Renaissance Part II Puts The Future On Display
Big Sas performing.
With momentum carried from its debut, The New Renaissance Part II arrived as an undoubtable expansion.
The exhibition pushed further into the dialogue between digital and physical art, transforming the space into a living intersection of mediums. What once felt like two separate worlds now moved in sync, dissolving boundaries and reshaping how audiences engaged with contemporary work.
TNR Part ll revisited MoMAS High Society on Madison Ave in NYC, a breakout multi-level art studio within Herbwell dedicated to housing the next generation of culture leaders. From the outset, the response was undeniable.
Featured artist, Bernardica T Sculac Stern.
MoMAS High Society resident artist, IZA.
Featured Artist, DBDW.
Guests entered into an environment alive with motion—digital works illuminating the room in evolving sequences, casting light that interacted with both the architecture and the crowd itself. These pieces didn’t sit still; they shifted, looped, and breathed. Alongside them, physical artworks offered a necessary counterbalance—textural, grounded, and intimate. The contrast created a rhythm that guided viewers through the space. The audience didn’t just observe—they participated.
Collectors, artists, and newcomers alike moved with intention, revisiting pieces, capturing moments, and engaging in conversation. The energy was contemplative, proving that digital art not only holds its place in physical spaces—but can actively redefine them.
Central to The New Renaissance Part II was its continued commitment to showcasing digital artists within a physical context.
This installment brought together a diverse group of creators from around the world exploring themes of transformation, identity, technology, and future-facing narratives. Each work contributed to a broader conversation around the evolving role of digital art in contemporary culture. Curated by Josh Sauceda in collaboration with HUG, attendants basked in ambient light at the presence of a relatively new display format.
Featured Artists:
DJ and music producer, KILLGXXD.
At the core of the night’s atmosphere was ARCHIV3 resident DJ and music producer, KILLGXXD, who crafted a sonic landscape that evolved alongside the exhibition.
The set began with hip-hop and alternative house classics—allowing guests to settle into the environment—before gradually building into deeper, underground rap. By the peak of the night, the music had transformed the room entirely, guiding movement, interaction, and emotion — much like architecture.
Live painter Bleu Pablo introduced a different kind of presence—one rooted in immediacy.
Bleu Pablo’s nearly finished live painting.
As the night unfolded, so did the work. Guests watched as each layer developed in real time, turning process into performance. The piece became a timestamp of the evening itself, absorbing the surrounding energy and translating it into form. It reinforced a central idea behind The New Renaissance: that art is not fixed, but constantly becoming.
Big Sas performing.
HVNEST performing with a special guest performance by wavvve.
The exhibition’s energy carried seamlessly into a series of live musical performances that expanded its emotional range.
HVNEST delivered a set that felt atmospheric and immersive, blending melody with introspection. The performance created a moment of pause—drawing the audience inward and grounding the space before the night surged forward once again.
In contrast, Big Sas brought a commanding and high-energy presence that shifted the entire room. The performance was ballsy, provactive, dynamic, and engaging—pushing the exhibition into a more charged, celebratory state and leaving a lasting imprint on the night.
As the second chapter comes to a close, the vision moves forward.
The New Renaissance Part III will serve as the final installment of the series—an ambitious culmination of everything the exhibition has built so far. With new artists, expanded ideas, and an even deeper exploration of interdisciplinary creation, the final chapter aims to push the concept to its fullest potential.
MoMAS High Society resident artist, Diana Reyes.
An open call will be announced soon with a premier date. Be the first to know by subscribing to curator, Josh Sauceda’s newsletter here. For artists looking to be part of this closing moment, now is the time to prepare. The renaissance is unfolding in real time.
And it’s far from over.