Landscapes and Inner Visions: The Himalayan Series of Manohar Kaul

Exhibition (1985) at AIFACS Galleries, New Delhi — Organised by Dhoomimal Art Centre

Presented in November 1985, this exhibition marked a mature phase in Manohar Kaul’s lifelong engagement with the mountains. The Himalayan series on display revealed a transition from representational landscapes to meditative visions of light, form, and spiritual depth. Praised by critics for their luminous colour, refined textures, and contemplative stillness, these large-format canvases embodied Kaul’s personal communion with the Himalayas—free from passing trends, yet resonant with a timeless inner truth.

A defining moment for Manohar Kaul, the 1985 Himalayan series exhibition was celebrated for its luminous surfaces and meditative clarity. It affirmed his artistic vision, which was rooted in nature and spirit.