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Galerist

gallery owner, gallerist

noun ga-le-RIST Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from Italian galleria

Usage Note

Galerist owns or runs a commercial art gallery (Galerie), representing artists, organising exhibitions, and selling artworks. The role combines curatorial taste with business acumen. Feminine: Galeristin. Distinct from Museumskurator, who works in a public museum without a commercial function.

Examples

"Der Galerist eröffnete eine Ausstellung mit jungen Berliner Künstlern."

Natural Translation

The gallerist opened an exhibition with young Berlin artists.

Literal Translation

The gallery owner opened an exhibition with young Berlin artists.

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