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art exhibition
UK/ɑːt ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/US/ɑrt ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ART ex·hi·BI·tion
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
Common mistakes
art exhibit→art exhibition
an art exhibitionn→an art exhibition
go to exhibition→go to an exhibition / go to the exhibition
Say it for a higher band
5art exhibit→6exhibition→7+art exhibition
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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