noun
art world; world of fine arts
Refers to the community, institutions, and social sphere of fine arts, including artists, critics, galleries, and museums.
彼は美術界で有名な画家だ。
He is a famous painter in the art world.
美術界の動向に詳しい。
I am familiar with trends in the art world.
Compound of 美術 (fine arts) and 界 (world, circle).