Born in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, Husain moved to Mumbai after a brief stint at the Indore College of Art. With a background in calligraphy and an early career in painting Bollywood billboards,
Husain is notably one of the founder figures of the Progressive Artist’s Group in 1947 and has been an inspiration for Modernism, worldwide. His earliest career into making toys often reflects his love for toys and Rajasthani puppet art in some of his acclaimed paintings.
With “Art Chronicles of MF Husain” to be held from November 26 to January 09, Locàl-é-tea takes the opportunity to pay a tribute and celebrate the art of the legendary artist – MF Husain.
The limited edition of signed serigraphs, sourced from the collection of art collector Mr Rajeev Menon, will see several award winning series such as Ashta Vinayak, Mother and Child, Gaja Gamini, Mughal-e-Azam, Japanese Horse and other unassorted individual works so that they make for a complete and fulfilling experience for the viewers. The collection exemplifies the artist’s contemplation and execution of varied concepts onto his medium of expression.
Maqbool Fida Husain is undoubtedly the most prominent artist of the post independent modern art era in India. His paintings carried a figurative theme of expression into India lifestyle, culture and mythology, with elements of horses, elephants, biblical references and puppets depicting a much deeper metaphorical and spiritual canvas. The collection includes some unassorted serigraphs that reflects the journey of the superlative phenomenon called Husain.
Maqbool Fida Husain is undoubtedly the most prominent artist of the post independent modern art era in India. His paintings carried a figurative theme of expression into India lifestyle, culture and mythology, with elements of horses, elephants, biblical references and puppets depicting a much deeper metaphorical and spiritual canvas. The collection includes some unassorted serigraphs that reflects the journey of the superlative phenomenon called Husain.
Not just your regular tea gimmick cafeterias, Locàl-è-tea is a household name to several artists, tea growers, brewers, and consumers alike. You can expect the warmth of hospitable hosts amidst an ethnic raw bamboo and cane setting in a premium blend.
With an aim to promote sustainability and art, while spreading feel-good vibes over authentic tea and a range of curated food delights, Locàl-è-tea has tales to tell.
Right from the first tea in India – the Singpho palapa to the orthodox Assam and the Manipuri wild black tea, teamed up with a variety of skillfully fermented chilled kombuchas to quench your thirst, there’s something for everyone.
The menu is curated keeping in mind the seasonal produces. Experience nostalgia, bliss, and salvation with the blends of food that hit your taste buds. Think Nongpog Scotch eggs, mutton chops, English afternoon tea sandwich, the assortment of tea cakes to fresh and healthy treats such as Vietnamese spring rolls (Gỏi cuốn) with lip-smacking dips and fattoush, pita pockets, Buddha Bowl, and more.
Local e tea is a thought that you carry along and become a part of a much larger family that appreciates all the finer and sustainable things in life. We also have bespoke gift hampers that echo our ethos; i.e classy and eco-friendly.
Plan your visit to Locàl-è-tea for an experience to remember.