The phrase "to select the works" means to choose or pick out certain pieces, artworks, writings, etc., from a larger collection. It implies making a deliberate and conscious decision on what items to include in a group based on specific criteria such as quality, relevance, importance, or personal preference. The act of selecting can be done by an individual or a group, for example, when curating an art exhibition, compiling a book of poems, or creating a playlist of songs.