Another master painter who gained a new light is for sure Amrita Sher-Gil. The Indo-Hungarian painter was famous even during her time for being a bold, free woman who painted what pleased her. But today, social media made her into a feminist icon. Through profiles, hashtags, and online exhibitions, dedicated to her art, Sher-Gil’s work reached a wider audience. Her paintings and self-portraits reached audiences far beyond the confines of traditional art circles. From the portrait of her in cropped hair to the ones depicting simple, mundane village activities, these platforms gave a new life to her paintings.
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