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as in exhibits
a public showing of objects of interest
an exhibition of valuable and fascinating artifacts from a recovered pirate ship
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as in displays
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
for the benefit of the crowd, the professional wrestler made a great exhibition of ferocity
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Its earliest art exhibitions date back to the eighteen-forties, though the west wing, designed by McKim, Mead & White, wasn’t finished until 1897, less than a year before the formation of the modern City of New York.
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The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Looking ahead, Walker envisions AAW progressing with time, with an emphasis on expansive programming, innovative exhibitions, and more educational content.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
During the fair, the city responds with an impressive array of exhibitions, with all its museums, foundations, and galleries collaborating to reflect the city’s artistic vibrancy.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The Milwaukee Public Museum typically hosts two or three different temporary exhibitions each year.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
The places around the world where museum staff have traveled to research and collect artifacts for exhibitions.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
Its iconic building is home to Europe’s richest and one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art, in addition to exhibitions, symposiums, festivals, shows, projections, and workshops for young people.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Special exhibitions have highlighted subjects as varied as the life of Nelson Mandela, the biology of dinosaurs and poisons throughout history.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
PoMo will host two major temporary exhibitions each year alongside education programs and events, while partnering up with research programs and universities.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Looking ahead, Walker envisions AAW progressing with time, with an emphasis on expansive programming, innovative exhibitions, and more educational content.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
During the fair, the city responds with an impressive array of exhibitions, with all its museums, foundations, and galleries collaborating to reflect the city’s artistic vibrancy.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The Milwaukee Public Museum typically hosts two or three different temporary exhibitions each year.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
The places around the world where museum staff have traveled to research and collect artifacts for exhibitions.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
Its iconic building is home to Europe’s richest and one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art, in addition to exhibitions, symposiums, festivals, shows, projections, and workshops for young people.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Special exhibitions have highlighted subjects as varied as the life of Nelson Mandela, the biology of dinosaurs and poisons throughout history.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
PoMo will host two major temporary exhibitions each year alongside education programs and events, while partnering up with research programs and universities.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Exhibitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhibitions. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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