Raqib Shaw - ‘Taking Craft to a Crazy, Romantic Extreme’ | TateShots

Raqib Shaw is an Indian-born, London-based artist whose extraordinary paintings feature rich colours and intricate detail.
The artist’s works evoke the Old Masters, such as Hans Holbein and Hieronymus Bosch, as well as reflecting the ornate style of Persian miniatures and Kashmiri and Japanese textiles.
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[@cdgarcia]

Love how he doesn’t take himself too serious even the amazing work

[@abk9314]

i love this guy and his whole team process/approach/irreverance. i feel i've seen something new and refreshing and warm and silly all at the same time

[@jhb61249]

This man knows who and what he is, what he is about, what he wants to achieve, and he is very serious about it. Nothing silly or crazy about it really.

[@jujulabean]

I love everything about this man! His humor, beautiful studio, his art, life philosophy, that scarf! Excellent clip--one of the very best.

[@joshuahomme1]

Major props for a man who said, hell with it, I'll be rolling with the Jeeves accent.

[@orphansparrow2]

Lol! That's what I thought!

[@vandolmatzis8146]

dude you are plugged into the universal, please carry on regardless.do not worry about legacy..thank you.

[@Dphelpsthedestroyer]

a magnificent justification for a life, one worth living not only by one's self but with a group of others who share this experience and create this incredible work!

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

Love his art. Love his accent. What a fabulous studio.

[@glykalgunk]

omg his studio is a palace 'slash' sanctuary slash sausage factory. his paintings are crowded and fancy just him

[@susanstockbridge60]

The most beautiful paintings Ive ever seen. Such imagination and what a fascinating person who lives his art.

[@Threedivasgrandma]

Just found this artist! I'm in love!

[@Bettinasisrg]

He's like a caricature! I can't tell if he's genuinely like that or if he's trying to play the part of a wealthy eccentric artiste. Whatever it is he's probably fun to hang out with, in small doses.

[@peytonbrooke5054]

love the part on hammerite, thank you.Also fantastic workspace.

[@gavinreid8351]

So insightful. I have been to exhibitions of his work. That studio is huge.

[@dianejarvis270]

Love him! His work is great, too!

[@jamesjoelholmes4541]

I love your trees Raqib Shaw! And your art isn't so bad either. Thank you Tate for featuring this odd/beautiful genius.

[@orphansparrow2]

I'm not a fan of his art, but it IS pretty fascinating. I love him! His enthusiasm, clarity, philosophy, and what is behind the art, if that makes sense. He makes me feel more confident about making art myself, so if he wanted to live a life that inspires people, he did it. I'd like to see his stuff in person.

[@shazblue0908]

Funny, warm, entertaining insights - love the drawings!

[@SirBrassknuckles]

I love this man and his work. I wish I could be one of his assistants!

[@uncond10]

Raqib throws a wonderful take on this world and is one of my very favourite clients.

[@MONICAANICA]

Extraordinary. Thank you for the emotions💕

[@monrea10]

fantastically amazing!

[@magicknight13]

His energy and his art are incredible!!!! I ADORE the intricate detail. I would love to see a work of his in person. And of course I love the bonsai trees!!!

[@KateKrauss]

Loved this. Love the paintings (which I discovered on the Tate's Instagram) and this fascinating soul.

[@robcoghan5204]

Wow, love this fable! Bravo frenetic traveler.

[@atacamaltd]

Fantastic work and such a fun person too.

[@hongmiaoshi260]

Fascinating!

[@borayuh]

He is really charming & handsome 🌸

[@mariaaaa1128]

Love the bonsai trees

[@PaulRamnora]

I appreciate seeing the sheer 'quality' of this guys' artworks...it's really good...brilliant! ;-)

[@richardfreeman1573]

Unbelievably wonderful

[@priscilla9995]

Amazing !

[@ev-yt2064]

Great work. Raqib Shaw is new to me but I can see he is doing beautiful work.

[@theredpilgrim]

That's a real bonsai lover! WOW WOW WOW!

[@millicentokocha319]

Really refreshing and inspiring...

[@lakshmanankomathmanalath]

Great great!!!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

W.O.W - I'd love to visit and see all these 'works in progress' and walk around this beautiful building :)

[@saracanuto2650]

I love it ❤️

A really crazy artist.

[@yokyu2lea]

Aw how beautiful and great! No, you don`t need to wait so long to see the obvious!

[@theredpilgrim]

This is Awesome!

[@showkishaw4204]

Stay blessed 🙌

[@alexc-m6530]

I aspire to be like this

[@fcratin3216]

love

[@qadirhusain6206]

Wao wander full

[@whitecrane9433]

I heART him and all his creations 🎨⚡🧚‍♀️💗

[@shiao3990]

Can't say I'm a fan of the art, but the sharing is indeed inspiring!

[@ZainThisIs]

A little sad that he feels trapped in his studio[, no? ]. Surprised that he seems a very grounded person for his fanciful and fantastical creations.

[@etiennebrosseau797]

He sounds like a brandon rodgers' character. Which is cool.

[@nadianabolina7136]

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[@jdarby6157]

i want to be friends with this man

[@leomonteiroart]

I didn't know him before and now I aspire to be him

[@orphansparrow2]

Lol. That's great. ;)

[@shreeyatyagi]

❤

[@liebingf]

I 💛 him, and his crazyness, we would get along pretty well =) love his work too! >>> both: ... very special!!!

[@robynforman3072]

It is a dream of mine to meet you. Maverick

[@blythemcgregor4362]

My favorite episode of "Documentary Now"

[@eanspace9381]

good

[@CelestialBlossoms]

It's interesting how he keeps wondering about what's the worthy way of living. IMHO none of us needs anyone else's approval and no one needs to like your art/products. If it makes you happy and you're not harming anyone else, then live to your heart's content.

[@77777aol]

Hindu Baroque; with a bit of Aztec trippyness !

[@MCPetruk]

Pee Wee Herman is a genius. Always evolving, constantly re-creating himself.

[@barrymanilow605]

This guy is hilarious

[@nettle5551]

fine art's freddie mercury

[@nancywysemen7196]

i don't know in answer to your question...????? carry on.

[@nadianabolina7136]

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