biennale
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7.5
- noun
- /biˈɛnəl/
- Jargon
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bienal
- In order to comprehend the background against which the Biennale was staged, it is necessary to examine the sociopolitical implications.
- Venice Biennale
- Johannesburg Biennale
- Dak'Art Biennale
Examples
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A major component of the Biennale was the curator training program.
Academic text (1996) -
The Venice biennale showcases contemporary art from around the world every two years.
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With reduced participation, the Biennale would have cost taxpayers far less.
Academic text (1996) -
The artistic director of the Rome biennale has invited us to perform, after seeing our flash mob online.
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For better or for worse, the Biennale has been likened to the Olympics for art.
Academic text (2003) -
Its members also appeared at the 2007 Venice Biennale, where they presented a video in one of the cafes.
Academic text (2011) -
The collective made its first appearance at the 2006 Singapore Biennale with a mock art journal.
Academic text (2011) -
The African presence in the Venice Biennale has always been minimal and at best sporadic.
Academic text (2001) -
Johannesburg has held two biennales, the first in 1995 and the second in 1997.
Academic text (2015) -
Aside from the Arsenale, the giardini, or gardens, are the primary location of the Biennale.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
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3.3
A public display of objects like paintings or old items in a museum
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3.2
A large public show where companies and artists display products or art
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4.2
A place that shows new paintings and sculptures to the public
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6.1
A large public show of things like art or new products
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3.0
A public display of art in a gallery or museum
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3.0
A public show where people see paintings, sculptures, and other works of art
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Biennale comes from Italian: bi- 'two' plus the same root as annual 'year', so it means 'every two years'. A helpful way to remember it is that a biennale is a big art exhibition that happens 'every two years'.