An art exhibit in a museum
The Latin word exhibitio came into Spanish as exhibition . This is what the act and result of exhibiting is called: exposing, showing.
A way to share
The notion of exhibition is usually used in the field of art to refer to an exhibition or a sample of works . The artist who wishes to share his work with the public therefore holds an exhibition.
It is common for artistic exhibitions to take place in museums , galleries or cultural centers . The idea is that people can walk through the rooms or spaces and appreciate the paintings, sculptures, etc.
Let's look at some examples: "The club organized an exhibition of historical shirts and trophies that already attracted more than two thousand people" , "The first exhibition of the Italian artist took place in 1948 in an important museum in Rome" , "The military parade did not “It was more than another display of power by the dictator.”
Types of exhibits
There are also virtual exhibitions . In this case, the works are digitized and can be viewed over the Internet from a computer, a cell phone (mobile) or a tablet.
Today, the use of the Internet is more common than a physical space for an exhibition, although this does not mean that both types do not offer advantages. While the virtual one allows access to people from anywhere in the world, the in-person one provides a unique warmth for the mere fact of really being with the rest of the people , and also opens the doors to direct contact with the products on display: look at a painting or sculpture, try a new video game or appreciate the quality of the next television model, among other things.
An air show , on the other hand, is a show that is held so that aviators can demonstrate their skills. These displays usually consist of acrobatics that aircraft perform in the sky .
Obscene exhibition
Lastly, the action that consists of publicly displaying sexual organs or those considered intimate is known as obscene exhibition . This practice, called exhibitionism , can be associated with a mental condition or linked to a protest. Generally, the exhibition of intimate areas of the body is punishable by law.
Getting naked in public is a form of exhibition that is generally punishable.
There are numerous debates surrounding this form of display, since not everyone agrees that the person carrying it out deserves medical attention . In general, those who cross the barrier of normality suffer rejection from those who would never do so, and it is in this way that the masses manage to stigmatize "the different ones." But it is not easy to accept certain attitudes, especially when they put the health or safety of innocent people at risk.
Obscene exhibition is usually directed at a well-defined group in the mind of the person who performs it: depending on their sex and sexual orientation , in principle, it can be a way to attract the attention of those they are attracted to. But you can also seek out the discomfort of certain people, perhaps older ones, to channel unresolved issues in childhood: for example, someone who was abused by their grandparents may feel the need to expose themselves in front of the elderly.
Although adults do not usually like the idea of a stranger being naked in front of them, or doing certain things with their own body that are considered intimate, we can affirm that in these cases there is no risk of psychological damage , but rather discomfort that can be resolved by talking, ignoring the exhibitionist or even reporting him. But when the exhibition is directed at a child, the severity increases considerably, and that is where the procedures become more complex.