Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday mourned the death of famed painter M.F. Husain, saying it was an "irreparable loss to the world of arts".

 
 "He had made a place in all hearts. His death is a big loss. We salute him for his vast range of work and creativity. He was not only a painter but a versatile genius," Banerjee said.
 
 "Every artist has his own style and ingenuity. Some may like this, some may not. But his departure is a big void in the arts field which can never be filled. We have been enchanted by his creations. We can never forget his contribution," she added.
 
 Husain, one of the world's most celebrated artists, died in a London hospital early Thursday at the age of 95.
 
 He was living away from India in self-exile after being targeted by Hindu radicals.