vernissage
Americannoun
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Also called varnishing day. the day before the opening of an art exhibition traditionally reserved for the artist to varnish the paintings.
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a reception at a gallery for an artist whose show is about to open to the public.
noun
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a preview or the opening or first day of an exhibition of paintings
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another term for varnishing day
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Etymology
Origin of vernissage
1910–15; < French: literally, a varnishing, touching up (of paintings). See varnish, -age
Example Sentences
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ArkDes, Stockholm will be broadcasting a virtual vernissage of Weird Sensation Feels Good on 7 April at 16.00 BST.
From The Guardian • Mar. 31, 2020
Frieze holds a vernissage for collectors and V.I.P.’s.
From New York Times • May 8, 2013
Its three-day vernissage is a mighty schmoozefest of architectural clans, eased by a diet of bellinis and dinners on rooftop terraces.
From The Guardian • Sep. 4, 2010
Word spread through Los Angeles fortnight ago that the city's Art Association was soon to open an ultra-select exhibit of International Art, to whose vernissage none but California's double thick social cream would be invited.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ledoyen's has attained a particular celebrity as the restaurant where every one lunches on the vernissage day of the Salon.
From The Gourmet's Guide to Europe by Newnham-Davis, Lieut.-Col. (Nathaniel)
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