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

[@jujulabean]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@glykalgunk]

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

[@Threedivasgrandma]

Just found this artist! I'm in love!

[@susanstockbridge60]

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

[@mariaaaa1128]

Love the bonsai trees

[@richardfreeman1573]

Unbelievably wonderful

[@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.

[@KateKrauss]

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

[@shazblue0908]

Funny, warm, entertaining insights - love the drawings!

[@gavinreid8351]

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

[@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!!!

[@MONICAANICA]

Extraordinary. Thank you for the emotions💕

[@SirBrassknuckles]

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

[@jamesjoelholmes4541]

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

[@atacamaltd]

Fantastic work and such a fun person too.

[@millicentokocha319]

Really refreshing and inspiring...

[@borayuh]

He is really charming & handsome 🌸

[@dianejarvis270]

Love him! His work is great, too!

[@uncond10]

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

[@peytonbrooke5054]

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

[@monrea10]

fantastically amazing!

[@PaulRamnora]

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

[@ev-yt2064]

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

[@showkishaw4204]

Stay blessed 🙌

[@theredpilgrim]

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

[@hongmiaos.journal]

Fascinating!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

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

[@robcoghan5204]

Wow, love this fable! Bravo frenetic traveler.

[@lakshmanankomathmanalath]

Great great!!!

[@priscilla9995]

Amazing !

[@fcratin3216]

love

[@saracanuto2650]

I love it ❤️

[@alexc-m6530]

I aspire to be like this

[@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.

[@whitecrane9433]

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

[@theredpilgrim]

This is Awesome!

[@yokyu2lea]

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

[@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.

[@shreeyatyagi]

❤

A really crazy artist.

[@etiennebrosseau797]

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

[@leomonteiroart]

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

[@orphansparrow2]

Lol. That's great. ;)

[@nadianabolina7136]

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷💙💙good energy💙💙🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@qadirhusain6206]

Wao wander full

[@shiao3990]

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

[@77777aol]

Hindu Baroque; with a bit of Aztec trippyness !

[@liebingf]

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

[@blythemcgregor4362]

My favorite episode of "Documentary Now"

[@jdarby6157]

i want to be friends with this man

[@robynforman3072]

It is a dream of mine to meet you. Maverick

[@MCPetruk]

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

[@eanspace9381]

good

[@nancywysemen7196]

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

[@barrymanilow605]

This guy is hilarious

[@nettle5551]

fine art's freddie mercury

[@nadianabolina7136]

Hi🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🙌💚💛💛