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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 Hockney’s world.

Highlights:

• Lessons learned in trip planning (and what not to forget before an exhibition)

• A spontaneous early-morning hunt for Invader art in Paris

• First impressions of David Hockney 25 at Fondation Louis Vuitton

• How Hockney turned an exhibition into an opera

• Frame it, Fling it, Forget it: the early years of Hockney’s art spark debate and surprise

What we promised:

• Exhibition: David Hockney 25 at Fondation Louis Vuitton

• Artists mentioned: Invader, David Hockney

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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 change how you think about happiness

• The continuation of Zahra’s Matisse deep dive — and the moment that changed everything

• A creative twist born from scissors, love, and reinvention

• A sweet reveal that links a pop icon to one of the greatest surrealists

What we promised:

• Matisse’s Blue Nudes series

• The Pink Nude, Woman in Blue, and Le Bonheur de vivre

• A design collaboration you definitely didn’t see coming

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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!

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” guest co-host.

What we promised:

• Magazine: Beaux-Arts (beauxarts.com)
• Exhibition: Banksy: une (R)evolution

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Show 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 it really takes to leave a legacy in the art world.

Are you ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Highlights:

• Who David Hockney and Henri Matisse are—and why their work still matters today.
• How artists redefine movements with courage and innovation.
• The role of personal style in shaping an artistic legacy.
• Lessons beginners can take from Hockney and Matisse about creativity.

What we promised:

• Henri Matisse Museum: www.musee-matisse-nice.org
• David Hockney: www.hockney.com
• Louis Vuitton Foundation : https://www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/fr
• Art pieces: Matisse (Reclining Nude ; Blue Nude series) ; Hockney: A bigger Splash ; Portrait of an artist (pool with two figures); American Collectors (Fred and Marcia Weisman); Arrival of Spring, I lived in Bohemia: Bohemia is a tolerant place , Dancers V
• Movie: A Bigger Splash (1975)

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Show 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 why sometimes “going in cold” versus prepping ahead leads to two completely different experiences.

Are you ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Highlights:

• How to prepare for an art exhibition as a beginner.
• Why context changes the way you experience an artist’s work.
• What immersive exhibitions can teach us about connecting with art.
• How Van Gogh’s life story deepens the impact of his paintings.

What we promised:

• Youtube video: https://youtu.be/ubTJI_UphPk?si=0eeX6myKISIaD_7h
• Movie: At Eternity’s Gate
• Event: https://vangoghexpo.com/

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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, humor, and confidence. No overthinking, no pressure—just a fun way to make any museum feel more accessible.

Are you ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Highlights:

• Why museums often feel intimidating (and how to change that).
• How to prepare before visiting an exhibition.
• The 3F Framework: Frame it, Fling it, Forget it and two more games
• How to make museum visits fun, even as a total beginner.

What we promised:

• We prepared 6 "I Spy" grids for you, 2 generic and one for each of the top 4 most visited museums in the world! => Find them on Instagram on the Episode 4 "Wingman" post

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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 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? Let’s 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 “lost” can actually help you enjoy art more.

What we promised:

- Art Movie about Egon Schiele: Le Tableau Volé (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. → nga.gov

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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 fractional markets

- What is a Blue Chip artist?

-9 most common surrealism techniques used by famous artists like Dali.

What we promised:

- Badiucao (“the chinese banksy”) instagram handle : badiucao

- The Artist from Sami’s gift instagram handle : charlottegoldspink

- French poet Guillaume Apollinaire coined the word “Surrealism”

- Fractional Investment app we’re obsessed with: Timeless Investments (https://www.timeless.investments/en)