THE SOCIO-CULTURAL MISSION OF CONTEMPORARY ART THROUGH THE EXAMPLE OF AIDAN SALAKHOVA’S EXHIBITION «VOICES OF SILENCE»

Abstract

The formation of modern art in Azerbaijan, and in particular, museum exhibitions acquired a completely new quality at the beginning of the 21st century and became part of the history of world fine art. Considering the expansion of the functions of the exhibition and the transformation of exhibition activities, there is a need to rethink the role of contemporary art in the formation of the individual and society as a whole. With proper organization of the exhibition space and thoughtful themes of the exhibited works, during the exhibition it is possible to form in visitors an emotional attitude towards the surrounding reality, to stimulate their emotional-imaginative, artistic and cognitive activity. The article examines and analyzes forms of contemporary art, artistic styles and thematic focus using the example of the exhibition ―Voices of Silence‖ by Aidan Salakhova, and notes the social significance and potential opportunities, educational, creative and socio-cultural objectives of contemporary art.