One of India's most provocative modernists, how FN Souza's art was perplexing yet arresting | Eye News

Francis Newton Souza, a fiery artist who challenged conventions, left India in 1949 after facing obscenity charges. This article explores his artistic evolution, early struggles in Europe, and eventual global acclaim. Discover his influences, iconic works like "Birth", and his impact on Indian modernism.

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