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Masterpieces from the iconic masters, dating back to their early years, will be on display in an exhibition, Luminous Legacy, commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Progressive Artist Group (PAG). (Pic source: PR Handout)
Luminous Legacy exhibition is being held in collaboration with the Raza Foundation and Triveni Kala Sangam. (Pic source: PR Handout)
The exhibition showcased over 30 works from legendary M F Husain, S H Raza, F N Souza, K H Ara, H A Gade and S K Bakre in Shridharani Art Gallery and Triveni Gallery at Triveni Kala Sangam, from June 30 to July 10. This artwork is by MF Husain on an oil canvas. (Pic source: PR Handout)
"The show is a modest attempt to underline their continuing presence and relevance," said Ashok Vajpeyi, Managing Trustee, Raza Foundation. This artwork is by SH Raza. (Pic source: PR Handout)
The works, reflecting the spirit of independence and plurality, will take the visitors to the bygone era of the 1940s and later decades, when India as a nation began taking determined strides to create a secular and free India. This artwork is by SK Bakre (Pic source: PR Handout)
It is a significant milestone in our journey as we celebrate the 25 th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of our gallery and the golden jubilee of the esteemed Progressive Artist Group in the same year," said Harsh Vardhan Singh, Director, Progressive Art Gallery. This artwork is by HA Gade. (Pic source: PR Handout)
Sayed Haider Raza was an Indian painter who lived and worked in France from 1950 until his death. This artwork is by him. (Pic source: PR Handout)
Krishnaji Howlaji Ara was the first contemporary Indian painter to use the female nude as a subject. This artwork is by him. (Pic source: PR Handout)
Francis Newton Souza was an Indian-American British Asian artist and a founding member of the Progressive Artists' Group of Bombay. This artwork is by FN Souza. (Pic source: PR Handout)
Sadanand Bakre was an Indian painter and sculptor and one of the founders of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Group, the pioneers of modern art in India. This painting is by Bakre. (Pic source: PR Handout)
