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Qatar Unveils Maqbool Fida Husain Museum, Celebrates Legacy

12/5/2025

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Lawh Wa Qalam: Maqbool Fida Husain Museum opened in Doha, Qatar, on November 28 to honor Maqbool Fida Husain.
The collection includes works inspired by Arab civilization, reflecting Husain's deep ties to Qatar, where he lived his final years.
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser described the museum as a realization of Husain's dream.
His 1954 painting Untitled (Gram Yatra) sold for $13.8 million at auction, a record.

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Lawh Wa Qalam: Maqbool Fida Husain Museum opened in Doha, Qatar, on November 28 to honor Maqbool Fida Husain.
The collection includes works inspired by Arab civilization, reflecting Husain's deep ties to Qatar, where he lived his final years.
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser described the museum as a realization of Husain's dream.
His 1954 painting Untitled (Gram Yatra) sold for $13.8 million at auction, a record.