Episode 10 – Six Beginner Mistakes & The Secret World of Art Libraries

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Show Notes:

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… WHAT?” moments.

Are you ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Highlights:

• The six mistakes new collectors definitely make — and how to avoid them.

• The unexpected history behind Artothèques (and what Berlin has to do with it)

• Why patience, comparison, and provenance matter more than you think

• The real cost of collecting (and the hidden ones we forget)

What we promised:

• A list of art libraries to explore (shared on Instagram)