Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, a bitter critic of M F Husain, today said damage may have been caused to modern art due to the demise of the painter and prayed that he finds peace.

His nephew and MNS president Raj Thackeray wanted all controversies related to Husain's paintings be laid to rest.

"Damage may have been caused to modern art due to his demise. That's all. May Allah give him peace," 83-year-old Bal Thackeray, himself a cartoonist of repute, said.