Exhibit Overview and Types of Art Exhibit

What are the purpose of exhibitions

• Showcase creativity and talent

• Educate and inform the public

• Promote cultural exchange and dialogue

• Offer artists exposure and sales opportunities

Key Components of an Exhibition

• Theme or Concept

• Selection of Works

• Exhibition Design (layout, lighting, space)

• Audience Engagement (activities, tours, talks)

Solo Exhibition

Definition: Features the work of one artist only.

Key Point: Highlights the artist’s range, style, and career development.

Example: (Dan Libor: Pagbabalik Tanaw: Noon at Ngayon)

Group Exhibition

Definition: Features artworks by multiple artists around a common theme or style.

Key Point: Allows comparison and dialogue among different artistic voices.

Example: Themed group shows like "Pasalubong” at Bacolod City

Retrospective

Definition: A comprehensive exhibition showing an artist’s work over their lifetime.

Key Point: Tells the story of the artist’s evolution and impact.

Example: A Picasso Retrospective

Juried Exhibition

Definition: Artists submit work, and a jury selects which pieces to exhibit.

Key Point: Seen in competitions and art fairs;

often a badge of prestige.

Invitational Exhibition

Definition: Artists are personally invited by curators or organizers.

Key Point: No application; often for established or promising artists.

Online/Virtual Exhibition

Definition: An exhibition presented digitally, accessible through websites or virtual reality.

Key Point: Became popular during the pandemic; opens up a global audience.

Example: Art Show Philippines Online Exhibition

Other Specialized Types

• Pop-up exhibitions

• Biennales and art fairs

• Site-specific

• installations