 ##  [Biennale](/biennale) 

  ##  [Biennale](https://humanitites.quantumdictionary.io/biennale-0) 

  
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**Humanities &amp; Arts Dictionary**

 
Definition

A large‑scale, typically recurring international contemporary art exhibition or festival—often organized by a city, institution, or consortium—characterized by a curatorial programme across venues, commissioned projects, and an emphasis on thematic or critical framing rather than immediate commercial sale.