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Ram Kumar (23 September 1924 [6] – 14 April 2018) was an Indian artist and writer who has been described as one of India's foremost abstract painters. [7] He was associated with the Progressive artists' group along with greats like M.F. Hussain , Tyeb Mehta , S.H. Raza . [ 8 ]
Apr 15, 2018 · Ram Kumar (1924-2018) Known for his social realism where the central human figure often depicted pain and anguish of the urban middle class in a young independent India in the 1940s and ‘50s, artist Ram Kumar went on to become one of the country’s foremost abstractionists, who experimented with the genre to paint landscapes that were not a literal reflection of what was visible but an amalgam of thick, deliberated brush strokes that represented Kumar’s view.
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Ram Kumar: The Visual Metaphorist. Ram Kumar’s existence in the art world was much like a peaceful mountain, exuding a sense of serenity and enduring presence. The reticent artist wielded both the pen and brush but ultimately embraced the latter as his mightier sword of choice. Born in 1924 in Shimla, Kumar’s meditative surroundings deeply ...
Though Ram Kumar artist was inspired by Western modernist movements, he remained deeply rooted in Indian experiences. He always found his home in India and carved his own style of Indian abstraction. His early works, exploring themes like poverty and urban life, were a powerful expression of suffering and alienation.
Biography. One of India’s great artists, Ram Kumar with his deep rooted foundation of culture, is an artist of vast wisdom that bursts into an ebullient life with cascading colors and forms. His mind overflows with artistic abundance, with power and energy that moves people. Born in 1923 in Simla, Kumar was surrounded with by her picturesque ...
Apr 16, 2018 · RAM KUMAR (1924–2018) Indian artist Ram Kumar, a painter and writer who was integral to India’s modern art scene, has died. With a career spanning seven decades, Kumar is best known for his later works—expressive landscapes that strike a balance between both naturalism and abstraction. Born in Shimla, in 1924, Kumar initially aspired to ...
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Oct 24, 2020 · Now, in a solo presentation in Art Basel’s Online Viewing Rooms, the New Delhi-based Vadehra Gallery will open a window on to Kumar’s approach with a selection of works on paper from the 1960s ...
