The Visual Detox

How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You

Marine Tanguy

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English

Square Peg
07 April 2024

Media studies; Impact of science & technology on society; Ethical & social aspects of computing; Self-help & personal development

Decode the language of visuals and improve your wellbeing through small but powerful changes.

In an age of artificial intelligence and misinformation, how can we engage with social media, advertising, the news and other popular media in a way that serves us? What's the alternative to doomscrolling?

From the objects we see in our physical surroundings to the 1.8 billion new images uploaded online every day, visual images are constantly seeking to entertain, inform, and manipulate our attention for profit. Such unending streams of information can overstimulate our brains, causing stress, anxiety and fatigue.

In The Visual Detox, art expert and businesswoman Marine Tanguy draws on new research, decades of professional experience and interviews with artists to show us how to

Sharpen our visual critical thinking skills Decode the hidden messages in all areas of our lives Combat the sensory overload we experience online Regain control over our digital hygiene, media consumption and decorating choices

Packed with tiny yet potent hacks, this practical and transformative guide will help you reclaim your focus and sense of wonder, one day at a time.

By: Marine Tanguy
Imprint: Square Peg
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 204mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781529912647
ISBN 10: 1529912644
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 07 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marine Tanguy is the CEO and founder of the MTArt Agency, a talent agency based in London. She managed her first gallery aged 21 and then an art gallery in Los Angeles at 23. Tanguy was awarded Forbes' 2018 30 under 30 along with other prizes from the NatWest Awards and WOTC Magazine. She is a writer and keynote speaker on contemporary art, art investment and how art can be used to shape our lives. Her talks include two TEDx Talks on how to transform cities with art and how social media visuals affect our minds.

Reviews for The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You

Marine Tanguy has been at the forefront of visual storytelling for a long time. She has helped numerous young talents to achieve their potential. Now, for the first time, we can all benefit from her brilliant insights into how to use visual language effectively. This book will help you reclaim your sense of excitement about the (digital) world – highly recommended! -- Professor Christian Busch, PhD; author, Connect the Dots: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck