Shaping the Future of Visual Culture
From cities to the art world, Marine Tanguy explores how artists influences our lives, and how we can use it to build better, more inclusive environments with art.
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About Marine
Marine Tanguy is an art entrepreneur – founder of MTArt Agency and Urban X – writer, and keynote speaker dedicated to widening access to the art world and integrating art into everyday life. She is a strong advocate for the role of artists in shaping our visual culture and society. A 4x TEDx speaker, her talks explore how art transforms cities, visual economics and how visual content impacts our minds. Her book Visual Detox is published by Penguin and she regularly publishes with UCL.
- Sunday Times Power List (2022)
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe (Art & Culture)
- Special Advisor to the UN Women UK
- NatWest & Hurun Entrepreneur Awards
- Great British Entrepreneur (2025)
Main topics
Conversations That Matter
Art & the Future of Cities
Exploring how artists can transform public spaces, influence urban identity, and create more meaningful, human-centered environments.
The Psychology of Visual Culture
How the images we consume every day (especially on social media) shape our thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
Art as Investment & Innovation
A fresh perspective on art as both a cultural and economic force, and what it means for collectors & brands.
The Role of Artists in Society
Why artists are essential to how we understand the world today, and how their voices can shape the future.
Read Marine’s Book
In Visual Detox, Marine Tanguy combines research, insight, and practical advice to help readers understand how images shape their thoughts, confidence, and wellbeing.
