Sayed Haider Raza (b.1922) is one of the most iconic artists in the history of modern Indian art and is known worldwide for creating the unique icon culture of the 'Bindu', a point of origin embodying a deep-seated spiritual consciousness. He gradually evolved from painting expressionistic landscapes to abstract ones. Moving on to the idiom of geometric abstraction, specifically his 'Bindu' series, his experiments were influenced by the new medium of acrylic, with which he began his new approach and experiments on canvas. Raza's symbolic work was rooted in excellent conceptualization. His 'Bindu' series drew roots and inspiration from philosophy, mythology, literature, etc. His greatness lay in this eclectic synthesis of philosophy and art.
He studied painting at the Nagpur School of Art (1939-43) and continued his studies at the J.J. School of Art in Mumbai from (1943-47) and subsequently at Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris on a French government scholarship (1950-53).