noun
art world; painting circles
Refers to the community or society of painters and artists, especially in professional or critical contexts. Often used in discussions of exhibitions, trends, and reputations within the art scene.
彼は画壇で高く評価されている画家だ。
He is a painter highly regarded in the art world.
その展覧会は画壇に大きな影響を与えた。
The exhibition had a major impact on the art world.