From Presence to Essence: The Paintings of Manohar Kaul

Retrospective Exhibition (1983) at All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society, New Delhi

Spanning three decades of devotion, this retrospective reveals Manohar Kaul’s evolving communion with the mountains—from their sensory presence to their mythic essence. The exhibition traces his journey from faithful observation to luminous, spiritual visions shaped by empathy, silence, and inner truth. These selected works, displayed at the All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society in 1983, offer an intimate look at the depth, refinement, and meditative vision that marked this important milestone in his career.

Tracing three decades of work, the 1983 retrospective of Manohar Kaul's paintings showed his journey from observing mountains to capturing their spiritual essence. It stands as a landmark in his career.