Contemporary Realism

Varanasi (Ram Kumar)

Varanasi comes from the hand of Ram Kumar (1924–2018). It belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. It is kept at Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in New Delhi, India. It measures 127 × 127 cm.

127 × 127 cm
Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi

Varanasi by Ram Kumar, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art.

Varanasi at a glance

Title: Varanasi
Artist: Ram Kumar (1924–2018)
Artist born in: Shimla, India
Dimensions: 127 × 127 cm
Where to see it: Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi, India
Movement: Contemporary Realism
Subject: indian art, varanasi city, spiritual themes, urban landscape, contemporary painting, abstract forms

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Where is Varanasi on view?

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art

New Delhi, India

A Beacon of Modern Indian Art: Kiran Nadar Museum of Art – Celebrating Artistic Legacy Located in the heart of New Delhi, India, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) stands as a testament to India’s burgeoning commitment to preserving and promoting contemporary artistic expression. Established in 2010 by Shiv Nadar Foundation, KNMA swiftly ascended to prominence not merely as a repository of art but as a catalyst for dialogue and appreciation within the global art community. A Pioneering Vision: KNMA distinguishes itself from conventional institutions by championing modern and contemporary Indian art—a genre historically underserved.

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What you may wonder about Varanasi

Where can I see the original "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar?

"Varanasi" by Ram Kumar is on display at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi, India. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

How big is the original "Varanasi"?

The recorded dimensions of "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar are 127 x 127 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

What does "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar depict?

The themes present in "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar include indian art, varanasi city, spiritual themes, urban landscape, contemporary painting, abstract forms, religious symbolism. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

Is "Varanasi" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Varanasi" is still protected by copyright.

Who created "Varanasi"?

"Varanasi" was created by Ram Kumar. The information on this page describes Ram Kumar's original work.

Which artistic current is "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar part of?

"Varanasi" is a work of Contemporary Realism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

Where does "Varanasi" fall in Ram Kumar's career?

"Varanasi" represents the Mature Period of Ram Kumar.

Why is the copyright status of "Varanasi" what it is?

"Varanasi" by Ram Kumar is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 2018.

Did "Varanasi" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of Ram Kumar is India, and the museum holding the original of "Varanasi" is in India.

Ram Kumar, the painter

1924–2018, India

Ram Kumar

The Shift from Form to Abstraction Shimla, India, 1924. A large middle-class family of eight brothers and sisters gathers in the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Among them is Ram Kumar Verma. His path toward the canvas begins not in a studio, but through a chance encounter in 1945.

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