m f hussain paintings | On the passing away of MF Husain: SAHMAT | MF Hussain Controversial Paintings

M.F. Hussain started out as a poster artist for Bollywood. His paintings sold for millions of dollars later on in his life. The most popular of his paintings in his early career were paintings of horses. One of the most controversial of his paintings, titled “Rape of India” was the one that brought him the exile – many Indians considered the painting a terrible denigration. “Bharat Mata”(Mother India) is a Goddess for Indians, a sacred symbol. Its figurative representation was considered blasphemy.
Despite controversy, MF’s contribution to the world of the arts cannot be disregarded. He managed to distance himself from traditional painting styles, and also became a symbol of Indian talent abroad. The news of his death was received with sorrow by his contemporary artists, and even by some of those who condemned his art. Perhaps, all Indians should find in their hearts the power to forgive him, and give him due respect now, when he has left this world. In the end, we all answer to God, and God alone.

In February 2006, MF Hussain was charged with hurting sentiments of people because of his nude portraits of Hindu gods and goddesses.
A series of cases were brought against him and a court case related to the alleged obscene depiction of Hindu goddesses in his paintings resulted in issuing a non-bailable warrant against MF Husaain after he failed to respond to summons. There were also reportedly death threats. The artist left the country stating that “matters are so legally complicated that I have been advised not to return home.



m f hussain paintings | On the passing away of MF Husain: SAHMAT | MF Hussain Controversial Paintings
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