In pictures: Art exhibition celebrates life and works of Ambadas Khobragade

An art exhibition, titled "Celebrating Ambadas", pays homage to one of the masters of abstract art, Ambadas Khobragade, on his birth centennial. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)

The exhibition showcases paintings and drawings of the artist which spans over seven decades. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)

Along with the artworks, several personal letters, photographs, old catalogues and writings pertaining to Ambadas have also been put up on display. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)

Born in Maharashtra's Telegaon, Ambadas received his diploma from Sir J.J. School of Art in 1952. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)

Ambadas worked with the Weaver's Studio under the Handloom Board of India for almost a decade. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)

Ambadas moved to Norway in 1972 after marrying Norwegian Hege Backe, and continued showcasing his works in Europe and in India. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)

Ambadas used to mix his paints in kerosene and varnish -- the former to break and scatter the pigment, and the latter to bind it, which gave his works a distinct and unique appearance of the brush strokes. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)

The exhibition has been curated by Shruti Lakhanpal Tandon, in association with Dhoomimal Gallery and Prayag Shukla. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)

The exhibition will be on view from June 17 to June 27 from 11 AM till 7 PM at the Kamaladevi Complex Art Gallery, India International Center, New Delhi. (Image Credit: Dhoomimal Gallery)