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India's Picasso' M.F. Husain's Turbulent Artistic Legacy Sold Off in Bittersweet Auctions
India's most celebrated and reviled artist, M.F. Husain, saw a complex legacy play out in auctions this year, with one piece selling for a significant amount and another sparking controversy over its depiction of rural Indians.
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India's Picasso, M.F. Husain, has had a complex legacy this year marked by two contrasting auctions. The artist's monumental depictions of rural life were showcased in one auction, while another saw more critical views of his work displayed. This dichotomy reflects the polarized opinions surrounding Husain's art and legacy in India. His impact on 20th-century Indian art remains a subject of intense debate.
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