K.S. Kulkarni (1916 - 1994)

Oil on Canvas

24 x 29 inches

K.S. Kulkarni was a renowned artist from Karnataka who after joining the Delhi Polytechnic in 1945 became a prominent figure in Delhi’s art scene. He founded two creative spaces—Delhi Shilpi Chakra and Triveni Kala Sangam. Kulkarni’s work was influenced by classical Indian art such as Ajanta murals and Chola bronzes alongside the vitality of modernism. He combined traditional Indian subjects with a modernist style using crisp lines flat surfaces and cubist elements. Known for imbuing the Indian figure with movement his work explored the expressive potential of color and form.