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art exhibition

UK/ɑːt ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/US/ɑrt ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ART ex·hi·BI·tion

Band 4-5speakingtask1task2

an event where artworks are shown to the public

Examples

I went to a local art exhibition last weekend and saw some impressive paintings.

Students are invited to display their work at the annual art exhibition.

The gallery is hosting a photography art exhibition this month.

Band 8 sentence

The art exhibition showcased emerging local artists, which helped them gain exposure and critical feedback.

Collocations

  • hold an art exhibition
  • visit an art exhibition
  • art exhibition opening

Word family

art nounexhibition nounexhibit verb/noun

Common mistakes

art exhibitart exhibition

an art exhibitionnan art exhibition

go to exhibitiongo to an exhibition / go to the exhibition

Say it for a higher band

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Synonyms

exhibit

Easily confused

exhibit

The museum has a rare exhibit of 18th-century furniture.

gallery opening

The gallery opening was crowded with artists and collectors.

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