Episode 3: First âimpressionsâ of the National Gallery of Art as a beginner.
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Show Notes:
Whatâs it like for a complete beginner to wander through one of the worldâs 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 and Zahra talks about the difference between impressionism and post-impressionism.
Spoiler: sometimes being a little lost is the best way to discover art.
Are you ready to dive in? Letâs go!
Highlights:
- First impressions of the National Gallery as a beginner.
- How Impressionism changes the way you see light and color.
- Why unexpected encounters with art stick with you.
- How pop culture and stolen-art stories influence our view of museums.
- Why getting âlostâ can actually help you enjoy art more.
What we promised:
- Art Movie about Egon Schiele: Le Tableau VolĂŠ (Fr) / The Auction (en) - The Monument Men
- Artists mentioned: Henri de Toulouse Lautrec
- Cabaret mentioned : Le Lapin Agile (Paris) where Picasso used to go!
- National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. â nga.gov
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Episode 2: Your First Art Collection & the Strange World of Surrealism
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Show Notes:
Episode 2 and we can already call ourselves collectors! Who wouldâve 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? Letâs go!
Highlights:
- Learn about the accessible print market and fractional markets
- What is a Blue Chip artist?
-9 most common surrealism techniques used by famous artists like Dali.
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What we promised:
- Badiucao (âthe chinese banksyâ) instagram handle : badiucaoÂ
- The Artist from Samiâs gift instagram handle : charlottegoldspink
- French poet Guillaume Apollinaire coined the word âSurrealismâ
- Fractional Investment app weâre obsessed with: Timeless Investments (https://www.timeless.investments/en)
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Episode 1: âInvadingâ Surrealism
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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 to dive in? Letâs go!
Highlights:
- The biggest challenges beginners face when learning about art.
- Why starting small (and casual) matters.
- Our plan to document the journey in real time.
What we promised:
- Newsletters: myartbroker.com ; artsy.net ; theartnewspaper.com ;Â
- Invader Instagram handle: invaderwashere
- Our Flash Invader usernames: mangoovii and zahra94
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Episode 0: How I Met Your Co-host
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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 Virginsâour 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 intimidating, what inspired us to launch the podcast, and how we plan to break down barriers one conversation (and one coffee) at a time.
Highlights:
Why art feels intimidating to beginners.
What inspired us to launch Art Virgins.
What you can expect in upcoming episodes.
What we promised in this episode:
A safe, fun space to ask the âstupid questionsâ about art.
Weekly episodes that mix humor, learning, and real beginner discoveries.
đ¨ Art Virgins: From Clueless to Collectors đ¨
Ever walked into a museum and felt totally lost? Or thought art collecting was only for millionaires? We get itâbecause 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 worldâlearning, laughing, and exploring over coffee. Together, weâll 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 movementsâand how does personal style and courage shape an artistâs legacy?
Whatâs 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 collectionâno matter your budget.
Art Virgins is for you if youâve ever felt:
Intimidated by galleries and art jargon.
Curious about art but unsure where to start.
Overwhelmed by centuries of art history.
Like you donât âbelongâ 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 partiesâArt Virgins will take you there.
đ Subscribe now to begin your journey into the art world, one question (and one coffee) at a time.
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