M.F. Husain's Auction Success Sparks Controversy in India | AI News Digest
M.F. Husain, a celebrated artist of the 20th century in India, has recently sparked discussions with two starkly different auction results for his artwork. In March, his piece 'Untitled (Gram Yatra)' achieved a staggering $13.75 million at Christie’s in New York, establishing a new high for modern Indian art. Conversely, a subsequent auction in Mumbai was met with fierce protests from right-wing Hindu groups, who criticized Husain's depictions of Hindu deities as disrespectful. Despite the unrest, the auction went ahead smoothly, highlighting the ongoing discourse surrounding Husain's complex legacy, which intertwines both praise and controversy. His work continues to ignite conversations about cultural identity and religious feelings in today's India.
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