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M.F. Husain’s Red Girl sold for ₹65 Crore: He painted it in 1952, 74 years later the artwork fetched nearly 13 times its estimate; why is this painting worth so much?

In a landmark moment for the art world, M.F. Husain's iconic 1952 piece, The Red Girl, fetched an astonishing ₹65 crore at Pundole's auction, far exceeding its estimated value of ₹3-5 crore. The painting, depicting a woman in vibrant red, showcases influences from ancient Indian sculptures and carries a distinguished…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Amrita Rao and husband RJ Anmol’s Mumbai home features soft pink interiors, bold pink entrance door, mirror-panelled walls, Audrey Hepburn artwork and a priceless MF Husain painting inspired by Rao’s iconic film Vivah

Amrita Rao house tour: Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol opened the doors to their Mumbai home in a recent vlog. Their residence features a pink color scheme, cozy decor, and a striking MF Husain painting. The painting draws inspiration from Rao’s 2006 film Vivah and carries personal significance for the…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Raja Ravi Varma painting sells for €15.4 million setting a new record for Indian art

A 19th century painting by Indian maestro Raja Ravi Varma sold for a record breaking €15 milllion has set a new benchmark for Indian modern art.

Euronews · Apr 8

Sharan Apparao’s ‘Ruminations on India’ showcases important signposts in modern and contemporary Indian art

Featuring 96 artists and over 150 artworks, the Ruminations on India exhibition by Apparao Galleries explores the journey towards post-colonial stylistics in Indian art  

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Apparao Galleries’ exhibition of paintings is a tribute to India’s modern art movement

The exhibition, Ruminations on India: A trail of artworks on paper, is raising funds for an educational institute while showcasing over 100 artworks of country’s top modernist artists, including Somnath Hore, SH Raza, Amrita Sher-Gil, MF Husain, Jamini Roy and Tyeb Mehta

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

Where Shanti Dave belongs: India’s first calligraphic abstractionist is at DAG

India’s original calligraphic abstractionist, Shanti Dave, gets his first-ever retrospective, with DAG showcasing his work from 1950 to 2014

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

A sensual and mesmerising Tabu was unforgettable in MF Hussain's Meenaxi: A Tale Of Three Cities: Throwback

Owais Hussain, son of the legendary MF Hussain assisted MF when the latter directed Gaja Gamini. After that, when MF directed Meenaxi—A Tale Of Three Cities, which was released on April 2, 2004, it was rumoured that his son had held the reins for most of the film.

The Times of India · Apr 2, 2023

Congress says Rana Kapoor’s allegations are political vendetta

Congress questions the credibility of the Yes Bank co-founder and the Enforcement Directorate

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022