Bio
Marnie Benney is an Independent Curator exploring the intersection of contemporary art, technology and design.
Over the past decade, she has produced more than 40 exhibitions in city centers, public spaces, galleries and festivals worldwide. Her work has been showcased at leading institutions including the New York Hall of Science, University of Cambridge in London, the National Aquarium in Maryland, and The Misk Art Institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Benney’s work investigates the societal, cultural and future implications of technology through the lens of contemporary art. In 2019, she founded AIArtists.org, the world’s largest community of artists working with Artificial Intelligence, where she serves as Curator and provides a platform for artists to explore the future implications of AI on society.
Benney previously served as Curator at SciArt Initiative, a leading global organization dedicated to the exploration of science and art, which has been covered in publications including The New York Times & Forbes. Benney also served as Curatorial Advisor to the Lumen Art Prize, described as “The world’s pre-eminent technology art prize” by The Guardian.
She has developed workshops and curricula on art and technology for institutions including Christie’s Education and Rutgers University, and previously served as Gallery Director for Pennsylvania College of Art & Design.
If you’re interested in her services – curating exhibitions and events, developing cultural programming, or giving presentations on the intersection of art and technology – please contact Marnie at mkb@marniebenney.com.
Photo Credit: Emily Hlaváč Green Photography