Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art

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What am I looking at What makes it art And why does it matter Contemporary art can be pretty baffling, but Kyung An and Jessica Cerasi are on hand to bring you up to speed. This A to Z guide offers concise and pointed insights into today's art scene, explaining what curators do, demystifying conceptual art and answering all the questions about contemporary art you were too afraid to ask. Who's Afraid of Contemporary Art is the perfect guide for when the next big thing leaves you completely stumped.

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'Thoroughly readable' - Mr Porter
'A well-rounded evaluation of the international art world, encouraging us not to be afraid to experience something extraordinary' - Aesthetica
'Good prep for arty parties' - The Lady
'Informative and entertaining' - The Artist

Author Bio

Kyung An is an Assistant Curator at the Guggenheim Museum, New York. She has a PhD in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art, London. Jessica Cerasi is Exhibitions Manager at Carroll / Fletcher; she was Assistant Curator of the 20th Biennale of Sydney in 2016 and previously Curatorial Assistant at the Hayward Gallery, London.