M. F. Husain: Indian artist (1915-2011)
Maqbool Fida Husain (17 September 1915 – 9 June 2011; Urdu: مقبول فدا حسین) commonly known as MF Husain, was a modern Indian painter.
He was a founding member of The Progressive Artists Group of Bombay (PAG). He is thought to be one of the greatest painters of India.
MF Husain | |
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 MF Husain at Museum of Islamic Art, Doha | |
| Born | Maqbool Fida Husain 17 September 1915 Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 9 June 2011 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Indian (1915–2010) Qatari (2010–2011) |
| Education | Sir J. J. School of Art |
| Known for | Painting, Drawing, Writer, Film Maker |
| Notable work | Meenaxi a tale of three cities Through the eyes of a painter |
| Movement | Progressive Art Group |
| Awards | Padma Shri (1966) Padma Bhushan (1973) Padma Vibhushan (1991) |
M. F. Husain died, aged 95, on 9 June 2011, following a heart attack. He had been unwell for several months. He died at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London and was buried in Brookwood Cemetery on 10 June 2011.
Despite his acclaim, Husain faced significant controversy, especially later in his life, due to his unorthodox depictions of Hindu deities, which some found offensive. This led to legal challenges and threats in India, and Husain lived in self-imposed exile for the latter part of his life, spending time in countries like Qatar and the United Kingdom.
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