Artists rarely write letters to the editor in response to reviews of their exhibitions. Then again, the letter format precludes most artists from responding in their chosen medium. It’s a pity, since many opportunities for exchange are lost: Critics never get critique, while artists never get to participate in a truly interactive public dialogue.

“Critics Taste Better” offered a corrective by pairing seven Berlin-based artists with as many critics, some living in the city and some beyond: Jonathan Meese with Thomas Groetz, Elke Marhöfer with Raimar Stange, Andreas Zybach with Dan Fox, Maureen