Amita Shenoy, former curator of the M.F. Husain Museum in Bangalore, has selected six key works by the renowned Indian artist M.F. Husain that are now part of the collection at Lawh Wa Qalam in Doha. The selection includes pieces like 'The Raman Effect series' (1987), 'Arab Astronomy' (2008), and 'Quit India Movement' (1985), which illustrate major themes in Husain's life and artistic practice.
This curated list provides insight into Husain's late-career work and his complex legacy. It highlights how his art engaged with science, Indian history, and Arab civilization, while also reflecting on his personal journey as an artist who left India following controversy. The focus on works now in Qatar underscores the global dispersal and institutional preservation of his oeuvre.