An art gallery is a room or a building in which visual art is displayed. In Western cultures from the mid-15th century, a gallery was any long, narrow covered passage along a wall, first used in the sense of a place for … See more

The art world comprises everyone involved in the production and distribution of fine art. The market for fine art depends upon maintaining its distinction as high culture See more

Some non-profit organizations or local governments host art galleries for cultural enrichment and to support local artists. Non-profit … See more

A contemporary practice has been the use of vacant commercial space for art exhibitions that run for periods from a single day to a month. Now called "popup galleries", a … See more

The terms 'art museum' and 'art gallery' may be used interchangeably as reflected in the names of institutions around the world, some of which are called galleries (e.g. the See more

Exhibitions of art operating similar to current galleries for marketing art first appeared in the early modern period, approximately 1500 … See more

Historically, art world activities have benefited from clustering together either in cities or in remote areas offering natural beauty. See more