Encyclopedia of the Uncertain: A Meditation on Doubt

When do you know something? And at which point can you be sure that what you know is true? Knowledge of facts is distinct from opinion or speculative assumption. We rely on various sources to determine the validity of information and separate fact from fiction. Fascinated by awareness and ignorance, artist Anna Püschel began collecting definitions of words related to knowledge from a broad range of sources, from medieval texts to modern dictionaries. These definitions—some objectively true, others with questionable veracity—are brought together in the Encyclopedia of the Uncertain , a work that redefines referencing, and boldly juxtaposes French poetry with conspiracy theories, recipes, and political essays. Regardless of their origin, the definitions show that we have always yearned for the truth. Designed by Carel Fransen Published by The Eriskay Connection, 2024 Hardcover, 768 pages, 1-color offset, 4.7 × 6.5 inches ISBN: 978-9-08-335712-6