art exhibition

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art exhibition

A family walks through a quiet art exhibition.

Definition

Noun: An organized public display of a collection of works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, or photographs, for people to view and appreciate.

Usage

An "art exhibition" is a planned event, often held in a gallery, museum, or other public space, where artworks are presented to an audience. It can feature the work of a single artist or a group of artists, and may be organized around a specific theme, period, or medium.

Examples
  • The museum is hosting a major art exhibition of modern sculpture next month.
  • She visited the art exhibition to see the new paintings by local artists.
  • The opening night of the art exhibition was attended by many critics and collectors.
Advanced Usage
  • "to curate an art exhibition": To select, organize, and present the works for an art exhibition.
    • She was invited to curate an art exhibition on the topic of urban landscapes.
  • "a touring art exhibition": An exhibition that travels and is displayed in multiple locations.
    • The touring art exhibition will visit five cities across the country.
Variants and Related Words
  • Exhibit (noun): An individual item or display shown as part of an exhibition.
    • The most striking exhibit was a large abstract painting.
  • Gallery (noun): A room or building for the display or sale of works of art; often the venue for an art exhibition.
    • He has a show at the commercial gallery downtown.
  • Show (noun): A less formal synonym for an exhibition, especially for a display of work by a contemporary artist or group.
    • She has a solo show opening on Friday.
Synonyms
  • Art show: A common, often interchangeable term for an art exhibition.
  • Display: A general term for a collection of items arranged for people to see.
Related Phrases
  • "on exhibition" or "on display": Describes artworks that are currently being shown publicly.
    • The artist's latest series is on exhibition at the national gallery.
art exhibition

A family walks through a quiet art exhibition.

Noun
  1. an exhibition of art objects (paintings or statues)