Some denigrating pictures drawn by M.F. Husain


Goddess Durga in sexual union with a Tiger

Naked Shree Parvati

Jyeshth Shukla Navami, Kaliyug Varsha 5114
Appeal to devout Hindus:

Namaste, dear supporter of Hinduism.

We have received complaints from several Hindus about the inclusion of the Late M.F. Husain’s paintings at Sotheby’s 8th June auction in London. Accordingly, one of our volunteers promptly wrote to the organizers, bringing to their attention the anti Hindu nature of the Late Husain, who had blatantly trampled upon the religious sensitivities of millions of Hindus by drawing many anti Hindu paintings denigrating Hindus’ revered Deities during his career. (Please see below the email of protest to the organizers, sent by this alert supporter of Hinduism.) However, there has been no response from Sotheby’s.

You can learn more about the late Husain’s paintings at:
http://www.hindujagruti.org/activities/campaigns/national/mfhussain-campaign/intro.php

In light of this, we appeal to you to protest and end this denigration. Let us inundate the organizers with emails or phone calls, registering our peaceful, but educative and prompt protests with the following contacts at Sotheby’s, London:

Holly Brackenbury, Director, Sotheby’s, London – Indian Art
Email: holly.brackenbury@sothebys.com
Tel: +44 20 7293 5112

Ishrat Kanga, Junior Specialist, , Sotheby’s, London – Contemporary South Asian Art
Email: ishrat.kanga@sothebys.com
Tel: +44 207 293 6603

Melanie Clore, Chairperson, Sotheby’s, Europe – Impressionist & Modern Art
Email: melanie.clore@sothebys.com
Tel: +44 20 7293 5393

Patrick van Maris, Managing Director, Europe, 44 20 7293 5060
Clive God, Senior Director, Chief Operating Officer, Sotheby’s, Europe
Tel: 44 20 7293 6112

Oliver Barker, Deputy Chairman, Europe, Senior International Specialist, Contemporary ArtEmail: oliver.barker@sothebys.com

God Poltimore, Deputy ChairmanEmail: mark.poltimore@sothebys.com
Tel: +44 20 7293 5200

(Please do cc or inform us of your protest, as we strive to keep you updated about the progress of this protest drive.)

The following are some of the M.F. Hussain’s paintings at the auction:

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/modern-and-contemporary-south-asian-art-including-indian-miniature-paintings#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12222.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12222.html/45/

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/modern-and-contemporary-south-asian-art-including-indian-miniature-paintings#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12222.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12222.html/46/

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/modern-and-contemporary-south-asian-art-including-indian-miniature-paintings#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12222.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12222.html/47/

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/modern-and-contemporary-south-asian-art-including-indian-miniature-paintings#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12222.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12222.html/48/

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/modern-and-contemporary-south-asian-art-including-indian-miniature-paintings#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12222.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12222.html/50/

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/modern-and-contemporary-south-asian-art-including-indian-miniature-paintings#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12222.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12222.html/64/

http://www.sothebys.com/en/catalogues/ecatalogue.html/2012/modern-and-contemporary-south-asian-art-including-indian-miniature-paintings#/r=/en/ecat.fhtml.L12222.html+r.m=/en/ecat.lot.L12222.html/51/
Dharmo rakshati rakshitaha | (Dharma or God protects those who protect Dharma.)

Sincerely,
Sadhaks at Forum for Hindu Awakening

link: http://forumforhinduawakening.org/dharma/news/2012/05/30/protest-against-sothebys-for-including-m-f-husain-paintings-for-auction/



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