Concept in Definition ABC

An exhibition is a sample of some skill, skill or activity artistic-creative intended for the entertainment of a public.

The person who performs this type of action is usually an artist, an athlete or someone with a special ability and who wants to make his exceptional abilities known to a group of spectators.

General characteristics of an exhibition

There are common elements in most acts cataloged as an exhibition. What is shown is something unique and that implies a qualification difficult to achieve by most people. The motivation Implicit of the one who is exhibited is generally personal satisfaction, the pretense of recognition, the search for success or the obtaining of money.

It could be affirmed that every human being pretends, to a greater or lesser extent, that others admire his qualities and, in this sense, we all need to exhibit or show our capacities. However, the concept of exhibition is closely linked to the world of entertainment in any of its manifestations, as well as in the sports field.

The hardest yet

In the world of the circus a phrase has been coined, "the most difficult yet", which symbolizes the essence of what an exhibition is, that is, the challenge of overcoming permanent and to achieve what others have not achieved. The artist, creator or athlete has the personal challenge of permanently improving and, in parallel, the public seeks new emotions.

Do not forget that challenges that seem impossible are a stimulus for some, which is seen in feats or records that are constantly trying to reach.

Exhibitionism

If someone has an exaggerated inclination to attract the attention of others, they are said to be an exhibitionist, something that is considered excessive and synonymous with vanity.

Exhibitionism has a double meaning: the inclination of someone to expose themselves to others and the conduct deviant sexual type, which consists of showing their genitals to other people.

Exhibitionism with sexual connotations shows that a natural tendency (showing a personal capacity) can present a expression sickly and with a perversion component. From a psychiatric point of view, this behavior is considered a paraphilia, which means that the individual seeks sexual pleasure beyond conventional sexual relations.