Essays or stories that circle the topic of taste, discernment, relating to art as a means of relating to ourselves?

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Laura Messersmith · Answer

Ira Glass on Taste: I think about this essay from Ira Glass all the time when it comes to the aspect of creative work I’ve shortened to “the taste gap.”

As a creative I’m constantly training my eye to recognize the difference between what I know is great and my own good work, which motivates me to get better and close the gap.

Nicole · Answer

Mina Le’s video: Mina just put out a video today on this, which also has some interesting references you could dive deeper into