M. F. Husain

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Maqbool Fida Husain was an Indian artist known for executing bold, vibrantly coloured narrative paintings in a modified Cubist style. He was one of the most celebrated and internationally recognised Indian artists of the 20th century. He was one of the founding members of Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group. M.F. Wikipedia
Born: 17 September 1915, Pandharpur
Died: 9 June 2011 (age 95 years), Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
Spouse: Fazila Bibi (m. 1941–1998)
Awards: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, National Film Award for Best Experimental Film
Children: Owais Husain, Raisa Husain, Shamshad Hussain, Shafaat Husain, Aqueela Husain, Mustafa Husain
On view: Peabody Essex Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Salar Jung Museum

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Maqbool Fida Husain was an Indian artist known for executing bold, vibrantly coloured narrative paintings in a modified Cubist style. He was one of the most celebrated and internationally recognised Indian artists of the 20th century.

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