The legend dies leaving his legacy behind

Dawn.com Published June 10, 2011
M.F. Husain finishes off a canvas he painted together with Shah Rukh Khan, during a fund-raising auction in London's auction house. ? Photo by AP
M.F. Husain finishes off a canvas he painted together with Shah Rukh Khan, during a fund-raising auction in London's auction house. ? Photo by AP
Employees hold a painting entitled 'The Sixth Seal' by Husain at Sotheby's auction house in London. ? Photo by AFP
Employees hold a painting entitled 'The Sixth Seal' by Husain at Sotheby's auction house in London. ? Photo by AFP
A visitor looks at a huge painting called "Pieta" by Hussain at the inauguration of the exhibition '...and not only 88 of Hussain' at the National Art Gallery in Bombay. ? Photo by AFP
A visitor looks at a huge painting called "Pieta" by Hussain at the inauguration of the exhibition '...and not only 88 of Hussain' at the National Art Gallery in Bombay. ? Photo by AFP
Husain poses in front of one of his paintings during the launch of the Gajagamini Club an exclusive art club at his residence in Bangalore. ? Photo by AFP
Husain poses in front of one of his paintings during the launch of the Gajagamini Club an exclusive art club at his residence in Bangalore. ? Photo by AFP
Husain paints the painting as a celebration of Mother Teresa's beatification in Bombay. ? Photo by AFP
Husain paints the painting as a celebration of Mother Teresa's beatification in Bombay. ? Photo by AFP
Husain poses in front of his 40-foot (13 meter) canvas "VIOLENCE" in Colaba, south Bombay. ? Photo by AFP
Husain poses in front of his 40-foot (13 meter) canvas "VIOLENCE" in Colaba, south Bombay. ? Photo by AFP
Visitors view Husain's work at the underground art gallery 'Hussain-Doshi Gufa' in Ahmedabad. The gallery exhibits his works of sculptures and paintings. The Gufa was decorated and designed by famous architect BV Doshi hence called Hussain-Doshi Gufa. ? Photo by AFP
Visitors view Husain's work at the underground art gallery 'Hussain-Doshi Gufa' in Ahmedabad. The gallery exhibits his works of sculptures and paintings. The Gufa was decorated and designed by famous architect BV Doshi hence called Hussain-Doshi Gufa. ? Photo by AFP
Visitors sit on the roof of the art gallery 'Hussain-Doshi Gufa'. ? Photo by AFP
Visitors sit on the roof of the art gallery 'Hussain-Doshi Gufa'. ? Photo by AFP
A man walks in front of the wall of an art gallery that was painted by Husain in Mumbai. ? Photo by AP
A man walks in front of the wall of an art gallery that was painted by Husain in Mumbai. ? Photo by AP

India's most famous modern artist M.F. Husain, who left the country in 2006 due to threats from Hindu extremists, died early June 9, in London. Husain, was aged 95 and is known as the "Picasso of India”. Indian television news channels reported he had suffered a heart attack and lung failure.

 

 

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cyril
Jun 10, 2011 03:16pm
May His Soul Rest in Peace.
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kishr
Jun 10, 2011 03:24pm
He was a Great person.. and was a veryyyyyy fast-forward INDIAN..........
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B.PATIL
Jun 10, 2011 06:10pm
HE IS A GREAT PERSON, HE IS THE PROUD OF NATION.
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Milan Bhise
Jun 10, 2011 07:30pm
True Indian at heart. Great artist. He will live in our heart forever.
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ILYAS SHEIKH
Jun 12, 2011 03:09pm
He was a great artist ,great person ,he will always in our heart..
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