Chantal Meng

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I’m Chantal Meng, a creative director, scholar-artist, and educator working at the intersection of visual culture, publishing, photography, and urban experience.

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I’m Chantal Meng, a creative director, scholar-artist, and educator working at the intersection of visual culture, publishing, photography, and urban experience. For over 20 years, I’ve led interdisciplinary projects that move between research, design, exhibitions, public programs, and higher education—bringing together editorial expertise and cultural inquiry to create meaningful, public-facing storytelling.

I currently teach advanced visual culture and constructed environments at Parsons and foundational art-and-culture themes at Pratt, and I previously worked as a visiting scholar and finalized my dissertation after receiving major Swiss National Science Foundation support. My practice is rooted in building culturally responsive curricula and guiding teams and students toward strong research, clear visual concepts, and impactful publication and exhibition outcomes.

  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • ItalianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

Work experience· 14 roles

Visiting Assistant Professor · Pratt InstituteAug 2024 – May 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

Taught 'Themes in Art and Culture,' a foundational first-year course exploring critical art-historical themes and their cultural implications across diverse global contexts and periods.

Visiting Assistant Professor · Pratt Institute, Brooklyn — School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of History of Art and DesignJul 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo
Part-Time Faculty Member · Parsons School of Design - The New SchoolAug 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Led advanced research seminars in visual culture and constructed environments; developed culturally responsive curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, advanced research and writing, and preparation of BFA students for thesis/capstone work.

Visiting Scholar · The New School for Social Research (NSSR)Jan 2020 – Sep 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Faculty · The New School, New YorkDec 2019 – Present · 7 yrs
Studio Tutor in Graphic Design + Digital Media · University of the Arts London (London College of Fashion)Feb 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs
Co-founder and Co-Manager · Grand PalaisJan 2007 – Jul 2015 · 8 yrs 7 mos
Co-Founder & Co-Curator · Grand Palais, Bern, SwitzerlandJan 2007 – Jul 2015 · 8 yrs 7 mos

Education· 8

PhD (Media & Communications / Cultural Studies) · Goldsmiths, University of London2016 – 2023
MA (Photography & Urban Cultures / Sociology) · Goldsmiths, University of London2012 – 2013
BA (Graphic Design) · B:B School of Design, Biel, Switzerland1997 – 2001
PhD, Media, Communications + Cultural Studies · Goldsmiths, University of London2016 – 2023

Certifications and awards· 8

Doc. Mobility Research Grant, Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)2030 – 2026
Stuart Hall PhD Fellowship2030 – 2026
Fulbright Scholarship2030 – 2026
MA with Distinction, Goldsmiths2013 – 2026

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