Contemporary Realism

Varanasi (Ram Kumar)

Varanasi is a work by 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: the essentials

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

Where can you see Varanasi?

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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Questions collectors ask about Varanasi

Where is "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar on display today?

The original "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar is held at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi, India. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

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?

"Varanasi" by Ram Kumar depicts: indian art, varanasi city, spiritual themes, urban landscape, contemporary painting, abstract forms, religious symbolism.

Can the image of "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "Varanasi"?

"Varanasi" is attributed to Ram Kumar.

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

"Varanasi" by Ram Kumar belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

Which period of Ram Kumar's career does "Varanasi" belong to?

"Varanasi" belongs to the Mature Period of Ram Kumar's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.

What explains the copyright situation of "Varanasi" by Ram Kumar?

The copyright status of "Varanasi" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 2018.

Is "Varanasi" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Ram Kumar was born in India, and the original "Varanasi" is held in a museum in India.

The artist: Ram Kumar

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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