Maqbool Fida Husain was born in Pandharpur, Maharashtra in the year 1913.
The name Maqbool Fida Husain has become almost synonymous with contemporary Indian art, and deservedly so, for no single artist has popularised Indian art, within the country or internationally, as Husain has done. His endless quest for his cultural roots and a fearlessly open-minded willingness to absorb diverse influences has made M.F. Husain one of the most recognizable figures of contemporary Indian art.
He had the exceptional skill to choose themes that blended folk, tribal and mythological art to create vibrantly contemporary, living art forms. His rise as a public figure has as much to do with his style and presentation, as it does with his themes. He depicts the icons of Indian culture, through the ages, seeking to capture the quintessence of his subjects, like Mother Teresa and the characters of epics like the Mahabharata.
Education
Exibitions
Selected Posthumous Exhibitions
Selected Solo Exhibitions
Selected Group Exhibitions
Joint Exhibitions
Participations
Maqbool Fida Husain passed away in the year 2011.