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Aug 30
11m 15s

Episode 0: How I Met Your Co-host

Zahra & Sami
About this episode

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 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 “stupid questions” about art.

  • Weekly episodes that mix humor, learning, and real beginner discoveries.

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