Vladimir Gusev: Internet Made Museums More Popular
... Perhaps, with this approach, these objects of art will be able to become classical. Recently, the circle of people interested in art has expanded. In addition, it seems that many people go to exhibitions just to be trendy. What is to be done to understand art better? Since 2003 we have been implementing a project of virtual branches: 210 electronic branches of the State Russian Museum have already been opened. And it does not necessarily refer to capitals — we work in small towns and even in villages, schools, cultural centers, museums, and universities. All this became possible due to information technology. We were frightened that with the spread of modern technologies, young people would stop going to real museums, getting all information via the Internet. In fact, the opposite ...