Zarina Hashmi, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance, captures the essence of a life filled with exploration, displacement, and the search for identity.
Zarina Hashmi was an Indian artist known for her minimalist, geometric abstract paintings.
Zarina Hashmi was an Indian artist known for her minimalist, geometric abstract paintings.
She was born in Aligarh, India, in 1937; sadly, she passed away in London in 2020.
She was born in Aligarh, India, in 1937; sadly, she passed away in London in 2020.
She studied mathematics at Delhi University, but later switched to art at the Slade School of Fine Art in London at the age of 25.
She studied mathematics at Delhi University, but later switched to art at the Slade School of Fine Art in London at the age of 25.
Hashmi's early work was influenced by the Constructivist movement, and she often used geometric shapes and primary colors in her paintings.
Hashmi's early work was influenced by the Constructivist movement, and she often used geometric shapes and primary colors in her paintings.
Her work evolved over time, and she began to incorporate more organic forms and materials into her paintings.
Her work evolved over time, and she began to incorporate more organic forms and materials into her paintings.
Her paintings are usually monochromatic, and she often uses materials such as paper, fabric, and thread in her work.
Her paintings are usually monochromatic, and she often uses materials such as paper, fabric, and thread in her work.
Her interest in art and architecture led to her site-specific installations, and she helped to introduce Minimalism to India.
Her interest in art and architecture led to her site-specific installations, and she helped to introduce Minimalism to India.
She was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, in 2006.
She was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours, in 2006.