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from his earlier innovations in cinema-hoardings, he began   sharp corners and sought to create a fairy tale  world by
 to introduce themes from Indian villages and folklore.   incorporating classical Indian motifs, such as the lotus.
 Cupboard doors resembled the entrances to huts, and   Subsequently, he also created wooden toys, applying
 stories from the Panchatantra, the Indian classic of parables,   his unique vision to bring joy and imagination to children’s
 adorned the furniture. These imaginative interiors, depicted   play. While he had made a name for himself as a nursery

 in watercolour on paper, exuded flamboyance and creativity.   furniture designer, his heart continued to beat to the
 Husain, always concerned for children’s safety, eschewed   rhythm of artistic expression. Throughout his years painting
 hoardings and designing nursery furniture and toys, Husain
 remained undeterred in his pursuit of creative expression. He
 attended art exhibitions, devoured books, studied paintings

 from reproductions, and, like a dedicated classical musician,
 practised his craft diligently.  His passion for cinema persisted,
 and he frequently watched films, both Indian and foreign.
 This appreciation would eventually serve as a vital thematic
 source for his art in later years.


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 1947 - a year that resonates through history, not just for the
 birth of an independent India, but as an epochal chapter




































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