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public art installation
UK/ˌpʌblɪk ɑːt ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/US/ˌpʌblɪk ɑrt ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/PUB·lic ART in·sta·LA·tion
an artwork placed in a public space, often outdoors and sometimes temporary or interactive
Examples
“The city commissioned a public art installation to brighten the riverside.”
“Students enjoyed photographing the new public art installation in the square.”
“A public art installation can turn a neglected area into a meeting place.”
Band 8 sentence
“The council commissioned a bold public art installation on the riverbank, and it immediately became a focal point for local events.”
Collocations
- commission a public art installation
- install a public art installation
Word family
Common mistakes
public arts installation→public art installation
public instalation→public art installation
Say it for a higher band
5public sculpture→6public art→7+public art installation
Synonyms
site-specific artwork
Easily confused
art installation
“The gallery featured a striking art installation that filled the whole room.”
installation art
“Installation art often challenges how we move through a space.”
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