Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art?

Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art?, written by Kyung An and Jessica Cerasi, is a guide that approaches the world of contemporary art in an understandable and systematic framework. The work seeks answers to fundamental questions such as "What am I looking at?", "What makes it art?", and "Why does it matter?", aiming to explain today's art scene with a simple and concise narrative.

Contemporary art can often be confusing. This book provides a comprehensive A-to-Z guide, explaining the role of curators, demystifying conceptual art, and answering questions about contemporary art that one might be hesitant to ask. It invites the reader to explore the intellectual framework behind current art productions.

"Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art?" is a reliable resource for navigating the new and surprising productions encountered in the contemporary art world. It serves as a guide for those who wish to learn about art institutions, biennials, and curatorial practices.

Kyung An is an assistant curator at the Guggenheim Museum in New York and holds a Ph.D. in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Jessica Cerasi is the Modern & Contemporary Art curator for the UK Government Art Collection; she served as assistant curator for the 2019 Venice Biennale and the 2016 Sydney Biennale.

Who Is It For?

• Readers new to contemporary art
• Students of art history and art theory
• Those interested in curatorial and biennial practices
• Those who wish to understand conceptual art and current art discussions