Contemporary painting and Indian politics

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Bharat Ratna may not be too far, as MF Hussain is all set to receive another award - Raja Ravi Verma Award - of all!

<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Internationally acclaimed artist M F Hussain has been selected for Kerala government's prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award for his outstanding contributions in the field of art.

Announcing this year's award, education and culture minister M A Baby said the award comprising Rs.1.25 lakh in cash prize, a citiation and a plaque would be presented to Hussain on his birthday on September 17.

Baby informed Hussain over telephone about Kerala government's award from the venue of the press conference. Hussain expressed happiness over getting the award instituted in the name of the great artist Raja Ravi Varma, Baby told reporters.

The jury was chaired by well-known artist Vivan Sundram. The other members were Ajayakumar, C N Karunakaran and Razia Soni. http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.as...31&sid=REG
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And why not! Both legendary Raja Ravi Verma, and MF Hussain share their passion of making the Hindu figures the subject of their canvas!

"Saraswati" by Ravi Verma:
<img src='http://www.hindujagruti.org/activities/campaigns/national/mfhussain-campaign/ravivarma/saraswati.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />


"Saraswati" by MF Hussain:
<img src='http://www.hindujagruti.org/activities/campaigns/national/mfhussain-campaign/paintings/saraswati.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Hindu Jagruthi campaign against the move: http://www.hindujagruti.org/activities/cam...campaign/#award