M. F. Husain quotes

M. F. Husain was a renowned Indian artist and a leading figure in modern Indian painting. Often called the "Picasso of India," his bold, vibrant works reflected Indian themes and culture. He gained international acclaim and remains celebrated for his distinctive style and prolific output. Here are 12 of his quotes:

I think you don't do work for controversy alone, and whenever you do new work which people don't understand and they say it is done to create controversy.

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I'm an Indian-origin painter. I will remain so to my last breath.

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Mostly people are ignorant, what is the language of painting. You know, they're ignorant. It is so difficult to make them aware, but time will teach them.

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I kept on trying to use so many media and ideas in my work because our horizon is so vast and Indian culture is so rich that I think what we are today, culturally, we have a unique position and I don't think one lifetime is enough to encompass it.

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They can put me in a jungle. Still, I can create.

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Wherever I find love I will accept it.

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All this talk about inspiration and moment is nonsense.

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Ninety-nine percent of Indian people loved me and they still love me.

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I have not intended to denigrate or hurt the beliefs of anyone through my art.

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I am an Indian and a painter, that's all.

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