later works, the stylistic influence of Pablo Picasso's Cubism is markedly visible that merge with the forms of traditional Indian folk and tribal art. Themes In the works of Kulkarni, the themes mainly revolved around the daily life, with rural scenes being the subject of a large number of his works. They were portrayed with empathy but not with a sentimental tone. Reception In summarizing Kulkarni's art towards the end of his life, J. Swaminathan wrote: "A superb draftsman, Kulkarni is also a master colorist. The fantastic vibrancy he achieves by the soft, light strokes of his brush casts an aura of light through and around the boldly and vigorously delineated forms; the swift strokes build up planes of color which transform perspective space into aesthetic space, set up an orchestration which engulfs and entices the viewer into the unfathomable depths of a world created within the four corners of the canvas. His range is wide, and the eye moves with unanticipated delight from orange to amber to veridian in the unique harmonies he creates with the deft and sure touch of a master impresario. Rarely using the impasto, shunning the temptation of grafted textures, he is able to impart a rare clarity and simplicity to his images through the sheer manipulation of tonalities. His canvases have a freshness which does not brook over painting; the surface of the canvas can be felt through each maiden stroke of the brush." Major exhibitions 1945 - First solo exhibition at All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society (AIFACS), Delhi 1959 - Participated in São Paulo Art Biennial, Brazil 1986 - A retrospective exhibition by Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Calcutta 2021 - Home and Away, Aicon Gallery, New York Public collections National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi Delhi Art Gallery, New Delhi Kumar Gallery, New Delhi Awards and honours 1947 - Bronze medal at the International Exhibition in London 1955, 1962 & 1965 - National Award by Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi 1982 - Fellow of Lalit Kala Akademi 1985 - Appointed National Emeritus Professor by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to art 1986 - Parishad Samman by Sahitya Kala Parishad, New Delhi Death and legacy Kulkarni died on 7 October 1994. In 1988, K. S. Kulkarni, a monograph on the artist was published by Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. Kulkarni, a film on the life of the