Google Doodle celebrates the life and legacy of Zarina Hashmi

Google Doodle celebrates the life and legacy of Zarina Hashmi, a pioneer of minimalist art and printmaking.

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Born in Aligarh, India, on July 16, 1937, Hashmi grew up in a family of intellectuals and scholars who fostered her love of literature and poetry.

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Hashmi studied mathematics at Aligarh Muslim University and later moved to Bangkok, Thailand, with her husband, a diplomat.

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She began to explore art as a means of expression and learned woodblock printing in Bangkok, intaglio in Paris, and papermaking in Japan.

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Hashmi's work reflects her nomadic experience and her attachment to the concept of home, often using abstract geometric forms and Urdu calligraphy.

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She also drew inspiration from Islamic architecture, philosophy, and history, creating works that evoke the beauty and spirituality of her cultural heritage.

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Hashmi moved to New York in 1976 and became part of a vibrant community of artists and activists who challenged the mainstream art world.

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She co-founded the Indian Printmakers Guild and was a member of the feminist collective Heresies.

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She exhibited her work internationally and received numerous awards and honors, including the President's Award for Printmaking from the India Triennale in 1982.

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Hashmi passed away in 2020, leaving behind a rich and influential body of work that continues to inspire generations of artists and viewers.

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