Raqib Shaw

Raqib Shaw

Indian-British(1974)

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Works

Raqib Shaw creates intricate paintings using enamel, glitter, and jeweled surfaces that blend Eastern and Western iconography in fantastical scenes. His labor-intensive technique produces richly decorated works referencing Old Masters and mythology. His work is held by the Tate, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Metropolitan Museum.

Artists in conversation

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