Husain made an immense contribution to popularising Indian art both within the country and abroad and captivated art lovers with his deep appreciation of the human condition and his bold and imaginative strokes, Singh said in his condolence message.
"Husain was one of the brightest stars in the Indian art firmament, which he dominated for nearly 70 years," he said.
In the passing away of Husain, the nation has lost an "iconic artist and the art world one of its most colourful personalities, whose genius left a deep imprint on Indian art", the Prime Minister said
(Published 09 June 2011, 17:26 IST)
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