Vernissage (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural ver·nis·sages [ver-nuh-sah-zhiz; French ver-nee-sazh]. /ˌvɛr nəˈsɑ ʒɪz; French vɛr niˈsaʒ/.
  1. the day before the opening of an art exhibition traditionally reserved for the artist to varnish the paintings.
  2. a reception at a gallery for an artist whose show is about to open to the public.
noun
  1. a preview or the opening or first day of an exhibition of paintings
  2. another term for varnishing day
Vernissage (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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