German word

Kunsthalle

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊnstˌhalə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounart gallery

Example

Die Kunsthalle zeigt heute moderne Kunst.

The art gallery is showing modern art today.

Illustration for Kunsthalle (art gallery)

More examples

Zur Vernissage in der Kunsthalle kamen viele Sammler.

Many collectors came to the opening reception at the art gallery.

Core concept

An exhibition hall built around a rotating program of visual art rather than one permanent collection.

Common phrases

  • Vernissage in der Kunsthalle

    opening reception at the art gallery

  • Ausstellungsfläche der Kunsthalle

    the art gallery's exhibition space

  • Programm der Kunsthalle

    the art gallery's program

Similar words

Ausstellung: A themed presentation of works or ideas shown publicly for a set period.
Museum: A cultural institution that preserves and presents works and materials over time.
Galerie: A private space that exhibits artists' works mainly for sale.
Kunstmuseum: A museum centered on collecting, preserving, and permanently exhibiting artworks.

Definition in German

Ein Ort oder Gebäude, in dem hauptsächlich wechselnde Ausstellungen bildender Kunst gezeigt werden und das häufig keine eigene ständige Sammlung besitzt.

Word origin

The compound Kunsthalle combines Kunst, art, with Halle, hall, and names a hall used for art exhibitions.

Usage tips

  • German uses Kunsthalle more specifically than English art gallery when the venue mainly presents temporary exhibitions.

Other meanings

  • exhibition hallnoun

Related words

  • Kunstförderungfunding for the artsnoun
  • kunstvollartisticadjective

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