アート

あーと
noun
art
leisure
1. art, artwork, artistic creation
Visual or creative art in a broad sense. Used as a trendy, modern alternative to the traditional Japanese word 芸術(げいじゅつ), especially in contexts related to contemporary art, design, and creative culture.
I'm interested in art.
街中(まちなか)アート(かざ)られている
Art is displayed around the city.
There's a town that renovated a closed elementary school into an art exhibition space.

Usage

アート is used as a modern, casual alternative to 芸術(げいじゅつ). It is preferred in contemporary contexts: modern art, street art, digital art, etc. The word 芸術(げいじゅつ) carries a more traditional, formal nuance. アート is also commonly used as a modifier.

Common collocations