Museums of modern art in 1970’s studies

New trends in the museum practice of the 1970’s and their connection with the socio-political changes of this decade are being explored. It is noted that this period is characterized by an acute perception of the social mission of the museum. On the one hand, this is manifested in the emergence of new types of local museums, closely associated with local communities. On the other hand, the growing need of large museums to attract the public, which is reflected in the intensification of exhibition activities. The emphasis is on the reflection of the Museum of Modern Art by creative individuals and art critics. This leads to a new understanding of the museum as a temple of art, born in the era of romanticism. From now on, this sacred space functions in the name of organizing leisure and entertainment for the masses. Particular attention in the texts of that period is paid to the use of the museum as an ideological lever for familiarizing and imposing the values of capitalist society.