An Indian artist whose work evolved from expressionistic landscapes to abstracts, and found global recognition in pure geometrical forms is Sayed Haider Raza. Narrating the life journey of the iconic Indian modernist is an ongoing exhibition in the Capital titled Antrung Raza.
On display at this showcase are letters, books, catalogues and invitations that he drew himself, for his exhibitions. “The intention of this exhibition is to make Raza’s struggles, aesthetics and art known throughout the country,” says Ashok Vajpeyi, poet and managing trustee of The Raza Foundation, adding, “Raza stayed in France for 60 years, but remained absolutely rooted in India. As an artist, he took an alternative modernist approach. His work is deeply spiritual and expresses a sense of tranquillity, which would delight the viewers.”
