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8 Depictions of Hanuman in Indian Art and Craft All of us know Hanuman. After all, he is the revered monkey deity, who plays a prominent role in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. But what does he represent? The answer is strength, devotion, and divine power. If you are an avid reader, you might find Hanuman […]
Hanuman as Painted by MF Husain, Jamini Roy, and More Read More »
Can Blasphemy be Art and Turn Objects of Faith into Symbols of Free Expression? Fabián Cháirez’s latest exhibition in Mexico City has drawn the attention of religious and right-wing groups who accuse the artist of “Christianophobia.” Reminiscent of the recent accusations on legendary Indian contemporary artist and modernist, M. F Hussain, depicting Hindu deities, Ganesha
Suggestive Paintings of Queer Priests and Nuns Spark Controversy in Mexico Read More »
MF Husain Under Fire Again As mandated by a court decision, MF Husain’s paintings depicting Hindu deities, Ganesha and Hanuman will be seized. The ‘offensive’ artworks were displayed in DAG, Delhi. The ruling came after a complaint was filed by Amita Sachdeva, a Delhi High Court lawyer, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice
Delhi Court Orders Seizure of Two Allegedly Offensive MF Husain Paintings Read More »