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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