The Soul of Indian Modernism: The Life and Legacy of M.F. Husain Maqbool Fida Husain, known globally as M.F. Husain, remains a towering figure in the pantheon of 20th-century art, a master who bridged the gap between ancient Indian tradition and the avant-garde movements of the West. Born in 1915 in the small town of Pandharpur, Maharashtra, his early years were steeped in the vibrant cultural textures of rural India. This foundationa…