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The book will comprise sketches by Husain and will be released by contemporary artist Subodh Gupta on November 12 at The Ashok.
While several members of the art fraternity are expected to attend, a short presentation of the book will also take place during the event. In addition, Husain will address the audience through tele-conferencing.
The 94-year-old artist has been living in exile since 2006 after a series of cases were filed against him accusing him of allegedly hurting religious sentiments with his depiction of Hindu gods and goddesses.
Less than a fortnight ago, while speaking to The Indian Express over the phone, the artist had expressed his desire to return to India.
“I’m dying to come back but the decision is not in my hand. It is up to the state, government and law,” he said.
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The artist is responsible for his plight.It is not clear what kind pleasure Mr HUSSAIN derives by creating obscene and objectionable pictures of hindu deities hurting the religious sentimen crores of people. Has the artist no other thenes or persons. It is reprehensible that a man in his twilight years should be after base thoughts
MF Hussain cant sing Vande Mataram but Paint Gods and Goddess nude.. Can he paint 9 years Ayesha Nude????
Disgusting ANotherJehadi MFHusaain... Vande Matarm singing is against ISlam but Pianting Hindu God Goddess Nude is Islamic and pro SHariah. God knows His crores also being used to train Jehadis against India.