Last Updated: 14 Oct, 2023 | Views: 818
Age: 95
Profession: Painter
Other Profession(s): Writer, Actor, Photographer, Film Director
Famous For: One Of India's Most Eminent Artists
Higher Education: Sir J. J. School of Art
About (Profile/Biography):
Maqbool Fida Husain, or M.F. Hussain, was an Indian painter. He achieved his fame through his expressive and vibrant colorful art style. The way he painted was like no one else and for that he became one of the most popular artists in India during the 20th century. Back in the day he was one of the founders of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group. Modern India is often associated with this group as they were on a mission to change their country’s art scene. Following suit from Picasso himself, they blended it with cubism to make something unique. His start with them allowed him to create narratives through paint that could be dark and gloomy but also caustic and humorous at times..
Career:
In 1930: Husain began his career painting billboards for the Bollywood film industry.
In 1934: He made his first roadside painting sale for ten rupees.
In 1971: Husain was invited as a special guest to the São Paulo Biennial, Brazil, with Pablo Picasso.
In 2008: He became the highest-paid painter in India when his highest-selling painting was sold at a Christie's auction for $1.6 million.
In 2010: Husain was named one of the 500 most influential Muslims by Jordan's Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre.
Achievements and Awards:
• In 1955: Husain was awarded the Padma Shri, the Republic of India's fourth-highest civil honor.
• In 1973: He was honored with the Republic of India's third-highest civil honor, Padma Bhushan.
• In 1991: Husain was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Republic of India's second-highest civil honor.
Unknown Facts:
• During his diploma course at the Indore School of Art, he met N.S. Bendre, his first painting teacher. He left the course in the middle to relocate to Bombay.
• A canvas of Husain's sold for up to $2 million at Christie's auctions, making him the highest-paid artist in India.
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