photo exhibit

Framed image showcase

A photo exhibit is a curated display of photographs, typically in a gallery, museum, or public space.

The term emphasizes the artistic or documentary presentation of photographic work: The museum is hosting a photo exhibit on the civil rights movement.

Photo exhibit and photo exhibition are interchangeable, though exhibit is more common in American English.

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Live presentation of music

dance recital · oral storytelling · painting gallery · painting exhibition · oil painting show

permanence/accessibility

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Items owned, not exhibited

storage vault · permanent collection · photo archive · sealed records

presentation format

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Bound collection of snapshots

cloud storage · contact sheets

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