Abstract

This article explores the intersection of the philosophy of art, everyday aesthetics, and existential aesthetics, focusing on the role of aesthetic habits in both artistic and everyday practices. Building on my previous work on the aesthetics of improvisation, the article challenges the idea that habits are rigid, uncreative routines. Instead, it argues that aesthetic habits play a crucial role in shaping artistic appreciation and participation, as well as in structuring our daily lives aesthetically. Besides discussing the aesthetic appeal of habitual routines and emphasizing the improvisational nature of habits, the article highlights how art is not separate from life but is deeply embedded in ordinary experiences, transforming and being transformed by habitual aesthetic sensibilities. To sum up, I propose that aesthetic habits, rather than limiting creativity, enable a dynamic, evolving engagement with both art and everyday life.