This may provide ventilation for the art gallery (6)
I believe the answer is:
louvre
'gallery' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for louvre that I've seen before include "Parisian landmark - slat" , "National art gallery of France, in Paris" , "Window slat" , "that's normally closed during the winter?" , "Type of windows and doors" .)