Vernissage

vernissage, exhibition opening

noun ver-ni-SA-zhuh Rare

Origin: from French vernissage, varnishing day

Usage Note

Vernissage is the opening event of an art exhibition, originally the day painters varnished their works before the public viewing. Today it is a social event with invited guests preceding the public opening.

Examples

"Zur Vernissage der neuen Ausstellung erschienen Künstler, Sammler und Pressevertreter."

Natural Translation

Artists, collectors and press representatives attended the opening of the new exhibition.

Literal Translation

To the vernissage of the new exhibition appeared artists, collectors and press-representatives.

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