Books

Astrology in Art

Laurence King, 2026

More than 70 masterpieces tracing a stunning visual history of Western astrology, showing how artists from Botticelli to Andy Warhol have drawn on celestial symbolism to explore ideas about time, belief and human experience.

Women’s Work

Frances Lincoln, 2022

A 2022 Foreword INDIES award winning book celebrating the innovative, brilliant modern and contemporary artists reclaiming the idea of ‘women’s work’.

The Ultimate Art Museum

Phaidon, 2021

An imaginary art museum surveying 40,000 years of global art history for middle-grade readers.

The Art Book for Children

Phaidon, 2024

Ferren is a co-author for the revised edition of this Phaidon classic introducing young readers to art history.

Great Women Artists

Phaidon, 2019

Ferren was a contributing writer for extensive book featuring more than 400 artists from more than 50 countries.

Tschabalala Self: Make Room

Ferren contributed the biographical chapter for the first major monograph for multi-media artist Tschabalala Self.

les presses du reel, 2023

Vitamin C: Clay and Ceramic in Contemporary Art

Phaidon, 2023

Ferren contributed the biographical chapter for this book highlighting the life and practice of the architect and artists Amaza Lee Meredith.

Azurest Blue: The Life and Legacy of Amaza Lee Meredith

Saint Heron, 2025

Ferren was a contributing writer for this book highlighting over 100 artists working in the medium of collage.