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Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors

🎨 Art Virgins: From Clueless to Collectors 🎨 Ever walked into a museum and felt totally lost? Or thought art collecting was only for millionaires? We get it—because that was us. Two friends, complete beginners, decided to start collecting art with zero knowledge (unless you count knowing that Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa). Each week on Art Virgins, we share our step-by-step journey into the art world—learning, laughing, and exploring over coffee. Together, we’ll uncover how to actually enjoy

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52:36

Episode 9 (Part 2) – A Splash in Paris: Hockney 25...

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/11/11

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode's Wingman post on our Instagram: @artvirgins.Show Notes: In this episode, the Art Virgins continue their journey through the David Hockney 25 exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, exploring the past 25 years of the legendary artist's life and work. Are you ready to dive in? Let's go! Highlights: Gallery 4: Yorkshire Returns (1997-2013) – A mind-bending painting that literally changes as you move The

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57:59

Episode 9 (Part 1) – A Splash in Paris: Hockney 25...

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/11/04

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our Instagram: @artvirgins.Show Notes: The Art Virgins hit the road again — this time to Paris — to discover David Hockney 25, the artist’s biggest exhibition ever, designed by the man himself. From train mishaps to hidden mosaics, and from laughter in the streets to awe inside the Fondation Louis Vuitton, this first part captures the anticipation and first impressions before diving deep into

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43:24

Episode 8 - Nudes, Muses & Lollipops

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/10/28

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our Instagram: @artvirgins.Show Notes: It’s la rentrée — and the Art Virgins are back with fresh stories, unexpected studies, and a touch of scandal. From artistic obsessions to surprising discoveries, this episode takes you from Matisse’s studio in Nice to a sweet design story you’ll never see the same way again. Highlights: Why September feels like a new year in France A study that might

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30:24

Episode 7 (Part 2) – A Roadtrip to “Banksy : a (R)...

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/10/21

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirgins.Show Notes: In this episode the three peas in a pod continue their visit to the “Banksy: a (R) evolution” in the city of Toulon in the South of France. Are you ready to hit the road? Let’s go! Highlights: A debrief of the exhibition one gallery at a time We share and debate (and judge!) on our individual Frame it, Fling it and Forget it Fresh takes from our “super virgin”

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65:01

Episode 7 – A Roadtrip to “Banksy : a (R) evolution”

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/10/14

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirgins.Show Notes: In this episode we are joined by a special guest, our “third pea in a pod”. Join us on a roadtrip to Southern France where we visit an international street art exhibition and apply the 3Fs game for the very first time! Are you ready to hit the road? Let’s go! Highlights: A debrief of the exhibition one gallery at a time We share and debate (and judge!) on our

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67:41

Episode 6 – Crushing on Matisse and Hockney

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/10/07

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirginsShow Notes: What makes an artist truly unforgettable? In this episode, we dive into the worlds of David Hockney and Henri Matisse, exploring how their courage and personal style not only defined their careers but also reshaped entire art movements. From bold colors to daring choices, we unpack how artists reinvent traditions, why style is more than just technique, and what

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64:50

Episode 5 – “Immersing” in Van Gogh

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/09/30

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirginsShow Notes: Do you get more out of an exhibition if you prepare a little beforehand? In this episode, we explore our visit to the Van Gogh Experience and discover how learning just a bit about the artist’s life and struggles transforms the way you see his work. From immersive projections to emotional storytelling, we share how context makes Van Gogh’s art hit differently—and

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39:26

Episode 4 – How to Actually Enjoy a Museum (The 3F...

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/09/23

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirgins.Show Notes: Ever walked into a museum and felt overwhelmed, like you don’t belong? In this episode, we break down how to actually enjoy museums without feeling lost—and introduce our own playful 3F Framework: Frame it, Fling it, Forget it. This simple approach helps beginners move through art with curiosity, humor, and confidence. No overthinking, no pressure—just a fun way

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55:49

Episode 3: First “impressions” of the National...

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/09/15

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirgins.Show Notes: What’s it like for a complete beginner to wander through one of the world’s greatest museums? In this episode, Sami shares his unexpected detour to the National Gallery in Washington D.C., where Impressionism stole the spotlight. We talk about how it feels to encounter masterpieces in person for the first time, why Impressionism still captivates audiences today

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57:30

Episode 2: Your First Art Collection & the Strange...

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/09/15

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirgins. Show Notes: Episode 2 and we can already call ourselves collectors! Who would’ve thought? In this episode Sami shares two easy ways to start an art collection when on a budget, and Zahra explores the techniques used by surrealist artists to unblock their unconscious mind. Are you ready to dive in? Let’s go! Highlights: - Learn about the accessible print market and

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51:05

Episode 1: “Invading” Surrealism

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/09/15

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirgins. Show Notes: How do complete beginners start learning about art without getting lost in jargon and centuries of history? In this episode, we talk about our different learning approaches and while Zahra learned about surrealism Sami found an artist that pushes all his buttons. All 3 to be exact. Are you ready to dive in? Let’s go! Highlights: - The biggest challenges beginners

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11:15

Episode 0: How I Met Your Co-host

Art Virgins : From Clueless to Collectors ·

2025/08/30

To make the most out of your listening experience, follow along with the episode’s Wingman post on our instagram: @artvirgins. Two clueless friends. Zero knowledge of art. A wild idea: start collecting. But where do you even begin? In this pilot episode, we introduce Art Virgins—our journey from being total beginners (who only knew that Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa) to learning how to enjoy art, understand movements, and eventually start our own collections. We share why art often feels

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