New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- A t the upcoming Frieze Masters, a section of the international art fair dedicated to historical and modern art to be held in London between 14-18 October, gallerist Amrita Jhaveri is showing a different facet of modernism. Part of the 'Spotlight' section, Jhaveri Contemporary is showing works by Shimlaborn British-Pakistani artist Anwar Jalal Shemza (1928-1985). "In this segment, galleries are expected to show either relatively unknown artists or lesser-known works of mainstream artists. It is meant to be a place of discovery [for collectors]," explains Jhaveri.

While Shemza was known for his abstractions, the gallery finds it meaningful to show figurative work from the early part of his career- something that he r...