Where is the world's first MF Husain museum located?

The world's first museum dedicated to MF Husain is located in Doha, Qatar, as part of Qatar Foundation's Education City.

What can visitors see at the MF Husain museum in Doha?

Visitors can see over 150 works by MF Husain, including paintings, sculptures, films, and tapestries, offering insight into his career.

Why was an MF Husain museum opened in Qatar?

The museum honors MF Husain's legacy, recognizing that he spent his last years in Qatar and was granted citizenship in 2010.

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Doha Unveils World's First MF Husain Museum

7 Dec

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A new museum dedicated to artist MF Husain opened in Doha last week.
It showcases over 150 works including paintings, sculptures, and films.
The museum aims to reflect Husain's intimate, playful, and reflective world.

Doha Unveils World's First MF Husain Museum

A striking new building on Doha's skyline houses the world's first museum dedicated to the renowned Indian artist MF Husain. Named "Lawa Wa Qalam," the museum opened last week and is part of Qatar Foundation's Education City. It offers a comprehensive look at Husain's career, featuring over 150 diverse works and objects.

The expansive 3,000 sq m space aims to immerse visitors in Husain's unique perspective, as envisioned by the curator, Noof Mohammed. The museum celebrates the legacy of the prolific artist, who was granted Qatari citizenship in 2010 and spent his later years in the country.

Husain, celebrated as "the Picasso of India" for his bold, vibrant style blending modernism with Indian themes, is known for his iconic horses. Despite his artistic acclaim and a period of controversy that led to self-imposed exile, his museum in Doha now stands as a testament to his enduring global influence.