By exhibition, which derives from the verb to show, in the sense of exhibiting, to show, we mean (generally) a place or an event where objects, works, artefacts are placed for public viewing. With this meaning the term exhibition is a synonym of exhibition.

An exhibition, even within a museum, is set up for the most varied purposes. We list some of them.
Cultural/educational purposes: critical presentation of works of art; Philological or historical reviews; Anniversaries of artists, periods, events.
Promotional/institutional purposes: Places, landscapes, tourist environments; Public administration activities or projects; Anniversaries, activities, company projects; Activities and works of schools, institutes, universities.
Commercial purposes: Auction items; Recurring or impromptu events by theme (fairs); Artist production; Artisanal or industrial sectoral productions.

You can also consult events by location:  Santa Margherita % Portofino, Rapallo, Zoagli, Chiavari, Lavagna &$ Cavi, Sestri Levante, Hinterland