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biennial
A large, internationally significant art exhibition or other cultural festival that takes place every two years.
Die Biennale für zeitgenössische Kunst in Venedig zieht Besucher aus aller Welt an.
The biennial for contemporary art in Venice attracts visitors from all over the world.
The word comes from Italian. The prefix 'bi-' means 'two', and 'ennale' is derived from the word for 'year'. A Biennale (biennial) is therefore an event that takes place every two years.
Viele Künstler träumen davon, ihre Werke auf einer Biennale auszustellen.
Many artists dream of exhibiting their work at a biennial.
A Biennale (biennial) 'findet statt' (takes place), is 'eröffnet' (opened), or you can 'besuchen' (visit) it. It is often connected with the name of a city, such as 'die Biennale von Venedig' (the Venice Biennale).
Dieses Jahr findet die Architektur-Biennale in Berlin statt.
This year, the architecture biennial is taking place in Berlin.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of art and culture. It refers to large exhibitions or festivals, often for visual art, architecture, film, or music.
Die Kuratorin wurde für ihre Arbeit an der letzten Biennale hoch gelobt.
The curator was highly praised for her work on the last biennial.
exhibition / issuing
'die Ausstellung' and 'die Biennale' can both have to do with art or culture. 'Ausstellung' is the general term for a public presentation. It can be small or large and can take place at any time. 'Biennale' is much more specific: it is a large, often international art exhibition or cultural festival that takes place every two years. Learners may confuse the words because a biennial often also includes exhibitions. When the two-year cycle and international significance are important, 'Biennale' fits. For normal museum or gallery events, you simply say 'Ausstellung'.
Laura fährt im Sommer zur Biennale nach Venedig.
Laura is going to the Biennale in Venice in the summer.
Die Ausstellung hat mir gut gefallen, weil die Bilder sehr ruhig wirken.
I really liked the exhibition because the pictures have a very calm effect.