Emily Tsingou has an established reputation as a leading contemporary fine art dealer.

She received an MA in Art History from the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. She also holds an MA in Art Criticism awarded by the City University, London. In the early-90s Emily spent several years working as an independent curator and art advisor, including periods as Publication Advisor to Art Magazine and Chief Greek Correspondent for Flash Art International. She has contributed to Artforum and Index.

In 1998 she inaugurated Emily Tsingou Gallery (1998-2008) which became established as one of the key contemporary art galleries in London. Her international programme included the first solo exhibitions in London for numerous artists including Karen Kilimnik, Gregory Crewdson and Jim Shaw. The programme also produced some highly original thematic and tendency orientated group shows.

In 2008 Emily became the founding director of Emily Tsingou Fine Art. She sits as Head of the Development Committee of The Showroom, London and is a member of the development committee of South London Gallery. She is a patron of Tate, Serpentine Gallery and Whitechapel Art Gallery.