Mikela and Philip Tarlow are leading the call for a psychological futurism: a way of envisioning the road ahead that takes into account the creative potential of the individual.
Mikela Tarlow and Philip Tarlow are a dynamic husband-and-wife team known for their interdisciplinary work blending art, psychology, and futurism. Together, they explore how individuals and organizations can navigate change and uncertainty through creative and adaptive approaches.
Mikela Tarlow specializes in organizational learning and psychological futurism. Her work focuses on helping people and institutions adapt to rapid change by embracing creativity, intuition, and non-linear thinking. She co-authored Digital Aboriginal: The Direction of Business Now: Instinctive, Nomadic, and Ever-Changing with Philip Tarlow, which draws parallels between modern digital life and traditional Aboriginal cultures to propose innovative business strategies.
Another notable work is Navigating the Future: A Personal Guide to Achieving Success in the New Millennium, which offers guidance on personal and professional growth in a rapidly evolving world.
Philip Tarlow is an American painter born in Brooklyn in 1940. His artistic journey includes studies at Antioch College, the School of Visual Arts in NYC, and the Courtauld Institute in London. Tarlow spent 15 years living and working in Greece, where he developed a deep appreciation for Greek culture and art.
His artwork encompasses realist and abstracted landscapes, plein air studies, collages, and interior scenes. Tarlow’s pieces often explore themes of motion and transformation, reflecting his interest in capturing the dynamic nature of life. His works have been exhibited internationally and are part of various public and private collections.
Together, Mikela and Philip Tarlow have pioneered the concept of “psychological futurism,” which combines elements of psychology, art, and futurist thinking to help individuals and organizations creatively respond to the unknown aspects of personal and collective futures.
They have conducted seminars and workshops worldwide, focusing on empowering people to embrace change as an opportunity for growth and innovation.
