Google Doodle Honors Indian Artist Zarina Hashmi
Google honored Indian artist Zarina Hashmi with a doodle on her 86th birthday on June 22, 2023. The doodle features a collage of Hashmi's work, including her iconic minimalist prints and drawings.
Zarina Hashmi was born in 1937 in Aligarh, India. She studied art at the National College of Art in Delhi and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. After graduating, she returned to India and began her career as an artist.
Hashmi's work is known for its simplicity and its exploration of themes of displacement, memory, and identity. She often uses minimalist techniques to create images that are both abstract and evocative.
Hashmi's work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions around the world. She has also won numerous awards, including the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.
The Google Doodle for Zarina Hashmi was created by guest artist Tara Anand. Anand is a New York-based artist who is known for her work in printmaking and collage.
The doodle features a collage of Hashmi's work, including her iconic minimalist prints and drawings. The images are arranged in a grid pattern, and they are all rendered in black and white. The doodle also features a quote from Hashmi: "I am an artist because I need to make sense of the world."
The Google Doodle for Zarina Hashmi is a fitting tribute to a pioneering artist who has made a significant contribution to Indian art. The doodle is sure to introduce Hashmi's work to a new audience and to inspire others to create art that is both meaningful and beautiful.
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