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 art, understand different movements, and build a collection no matter your budget. We explore the questions every beginner has but is too shy to ask, like: How do you enjoy a museum without feeling overwhelmed? Do you need to be rich to start an art collection? How does context change the way we experience a piece of art? How do artists redefine movements—and how does personal style and courage shape an artist’s legacy? What’s the difference between surrealism, pop art, abstract art, and contemporary art? Can street art be both business and authentic expression? How do you prepare for an exhibition so you actually enjoy it? Along the way we share beginner-friendly breakdowns of movements, stories of famous and contemporary artists, visits to exhibitions, museums, and street art shows, plus tips on how to start your own collection—no matter your budget. Art Virgins is for you if you’ve ever felt: Intimidated by galleries and art jargon. Curious about art but unsure where to start. Overwhelmed by centuries of art history. Like you don’t “belong” in museums. Or simply eager to impress your friends, partner, or colleagues with real art knowledge. Whether you want to enjoy museums without feeling lost, start an affordable collection, or simply sound smart about art at dinner parties—Art Virgins will take you there. 👉 Subscribe now to begin your journey into the art world, one question (and one coffee) at a time.
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Show Notes:In the final episode of 2025, Sami and Zahra close the year by sharing two very different — but deeply connected — art journeys.
Zahra prepares for a Christmas trip to Vienna, following a trail that leads straight to Gustav Klimt, his contradictions, and the questions that make his work endlessl...
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Show Notes:In this very special episode, Sami and Zahra record for the first time ever with a live audience — and the energy is as chaotic, wholesome, and hilarious as you’d imagine. From CERN to stolen masterpieces, from Da Vinci’s mind-blowing inventions to unexpected guest appearances, this episode is a...
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Show Notes:In this episode, Zahra takes us on an unexpected journey to what she calls the happiest place on earth — and spoiler: it’s nowhere near Disneyland. From particle accelerators to mind-bending artist residencies, she opens a door into a world where science and creativity collide in the most surpri...
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In this episode, the two art virgins take on two big topics: Sami breaks down the six mistakes beginner collectors fall into, while Zahra reveals a discovery that completely changed how she sees accessing and living with art. An episode filled with surprises, confessions, and a few “wait… WHA...
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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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!
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- A debrief of the exhibition one gallery at a time
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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!
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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 r...
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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 storyt...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 eventual...
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