Paradise Lost

The Art Institute of Chicago is highlighting Raqib Shaw's painting "Paradise Lost" in a new artwork spotlight. Shaw, an Indian-born artist based in London, is known for richly detailed, jewel-toned paintings that blend mythology, religious imagery and opulent ornamentation. The museum's feature invites viewers to look closely at the work's intricate surface and themes of loss and fallen paradise, drawing fresh attention to the painting among museum audiences and art followers.