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M.F. Husain | Untitled (Head of a Horse) (Circa 1969) | Available for Sale

Grosvenor Gallery has announced the availability of a significant 1969 oil painting by M.F. Husain titled "Untitled (Head of a Horse)." The work, which features the artist's signature equine subject matter with bared teeth and exaggerated features, was recently showcased at Frieze Masters 2024 as part of the "South Asian Modernists in Paris" exhibition. The painting has a documented provenance involving the Vadehra Art Gallery and has been held in a private London collection since 2007.

M.F. Husain in Qatar: bridging Asia and the Arab world

The article examines the life and legacy of Indian modernist painter M.F. Husain, focusing on his final years as a citizen of Qatar. It details his rise as a leading figure of the Progressive Artists' Group, his embodiment of a secular, post-independence Indian identity through his art, and the controversy that forced him into exile after 1996 due to accusations of blasphemy for depicting Hindu deities. He ultimately accepted Qatari citizenship in 2010 and died in London in 2011.

AstaGuru Auction house brings Raza, Husain, Souza and other masters to Nehru Centre, Mumbai

AstaGuru Auction House is launching the third edition of its 'ShowKeen' exhibition at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai. The two-day showcase features a curated selection of modern and contemporary Indian art, highlighting works by over 40 influential masters including S.H. Raza, M.F. Husain, F.N. Souza, and Akbar Padamsee, alongside contemporary figures like Meetali Singh and Tom Vattakuzhy.