The happiness of being

An exhibition of Ram Kumar's landscapes reveals his artistic trajectory

There is now scientific proof that doing what you love can add years to your life, and Ram Kumar is living proof of that. In December 2016, the nonagenarian held an exhibition of 73 works and released a book alongside. Barely a month later, he’s holding an exhibition of his recent works in New Delhi. 

There are two parts to the exhibition. The first are his recent works on canvas. Unlike his usual paintings, these are colourful, abstract landscapes, done in shades of yellow, green, red and brown. The earthy, mountainous landscapes have a sense of movement and flight, and bring