RAM KUMAR
Ram Kumar, a renowned Indian artist and writer, left an indelible mark on the art world. As one of India's most celebrated abstract painters, he was a key figure in the Progressive Artists' group, alongside legends like M.F. Hussain, Tyeb Mehta, and S.H. Raza.
A trailblazer in every sense, Kumar was among the first Indian artists to abandon figurative-ism in favor of abstract art, a bold move he shared with the iconic Bimal Das Gupta. His art has garnered immense acclaim, commanding high prices in both domestic and international markets.
Kumar's masterpiece, "The Vagabond," achieved a remarkable $1.1 million at Christie's, setting a new world record for the artist. What's more, Kumar was one of the few Indian Modernist masters who excelled in both writing and painting, leaving behind a multifaceted legacy that continues to inspire.