ongoing exhibition

[/ɔnˈɡoʊɪŋ ɛɡˈzɪbɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing exhibitions
exposição em andamento
1. A public display of artworks, artifacts, or objects that is currently active and continues over a period of time
The museum has an ongoing exhibition of impressionist paintings that runs through December.
O museu tem uma exposição em andamento de pinturas impressionistas que segue até dezembro.
2. A temporary or permanent exhibition that remains open to the public without a fixed end date
The ongoing exhibition showcases contemporary art from emerging artists.
A exposição em andamento apresenta arte contemporânea de artistas emergentes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, ongoing exhibitions are central to art and museum culture. In Brazil, museums like MASP (São Paulo) and MAM (Rio de Janeiro) frequently feature ongoing exhibitions that represent contemporary art movements. In the USA, major museums in NYC, Los Angeles, and Chicago continuously rotate and maintain ongoing exhibitions as core parts of their programming. The term is widely used in formal art world discourse and museum communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
current exhibitionactive exhibitionrunning exhibitioncontinuing exhibition
Antonyms / Antônimos
closed exhibitionpast exhibitionfinished exhibitionupcoming exhibition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exposição em andamento
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
São Paulo
exposição em curso
Alternative phrase commonly used in São Paulo's art scene
Rio de Janeiro
exposição vigente
Less common but formally used in some art institutions
Portugal
exposição em curso
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'em curso' over 'em andamento'

Related Words

exhibitiongallerycuratorartworkdisplaymuseumcollection

Related Idioms & Phrases

on display
on exhibition
currently showing
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