Taste
There’s fatigue around lifestyle maximalism, around the endless cycle of consumption masquerading as inspiration. The old formula of outfit links, makeup tutorials, maybe a smoothie recipe, feels flat in the face of a world that feels increasingly complex. The best creators are picking up on that. They’re responding not with more, but with depth.... See more
The Rise of the Expert Influencer
I think this is where true taste and character come into play - where curators with a genuine edge, a real sense of intuition, and a deeper understanding of culture begin to stand out. It’s not just about liking the right things - it’s about knowing why they matter, and how to place them in context. The best curators aren’t just aesthetically... See more
Mufaro • The Curator Economy
As Susan Sontag said , to understand art we shouldn’t focus on the content (whether that’s political art that tells us what we want to hear, or easy art that appeals to our genre preferences). Instead, we must be able to say how it is what it is . We must have read, seen, and heard enough to know how each new work compares, where it fits.
Henry Oliver • How to have good taste
Good taste is accumulated through wide knowledge.
Henry Oliver • How to have good taste
The more you sample, the better and broader your taste will be. The more you stick to what already speaks to you, the more limited and narrow your taste.
How to have good taste
Depth comes from exposure, not shopping.
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At its core, taste is self-trust.
Every time you choose something because it feels right (not because it’s trending) you strengthen that inner compass that says, I can rely on my own discernment.
Every time you choose something because it feels right (not because it’s trending) you strengthen that inner compass that says, I can rely on my own discernment.
sydney rheeder 𖣠 • the power of knowing what you like
Taste takes shape in your creative choices and the environment you build around you. Books, movies, style, projects, decor, music.