Caring Infrastructures Transforming the Arts through Feminist Curating

»Sascia Bailer asks how care can truly be practiced in curatorial work. She critiques the ›care trend‹ in exhibitions and programs as often superficial – and develops concrete, feminist strategies for fair working conditions, gender equity, and real support for caregivers. The book not only offers sharp analysis but also practical tools and visions for building caring infrastructures.« ("MARS – Maternal Artistic Research Studio (@mars_artistcollective), Instagram, 09.05.2025")
»In this cleverly conceived book, which draws on a wealth of experience as a committed mediator in exchanges with female artists and cultural actors, the author combines the tasks of curating with gender issues and a feminist care approach. It contains both theoretical positions based on profound knowledge and very practical advice on overcoming un-caring infrastructures that perpetuate existing power relations in the art world. […] With her work, Sascia Bailer makes a valuable contribution at the intersection of care, gender and feminist ethics.« (übersetzt aus dem Deutschen) ("Jutta Pelz, kultur politik, 2 (2025)")
»Bailer's book goes beyond the problem of representation. It can be read as a sharp institutional critique of the art world. She shows how cultural institutions like to talk about inclusivity and care, but shy away from structural internal changes. It can be read as a sharp institutional critique of the art world. She shows how cultural institutions like to talk about inclusivity and care, but shy away from structural internal changes.«  ("Mirthe Berentsen, Boekman, 37 (2025)")
Besprochen in:Boekman, 37 (2025)