DIKSHA SHARMA
Art Conservator & Restoration Specialist
Founder – Art Revive Studio
​Art Conservator with over 3+ years of professional experience in the conservation and restoration of paintings, works on paper, miniature paintings, photographs, wooden and metal objects. Trained in museum-grade conservation ethics, documentation, and treatment methodologies, with hands-on experience across institutional collections, private studios, and independent practice. Known for a sensitive, research-driven approach that preserves artistic integrity while enhancing longevity and visual clarity.
Area of Expertise
Paintings • Works on Paper • Miniature Paintings •Wooden & Metal Objects • Photographs •Preventive Conservation • Condition Reporting • Documentation • Cost Estimation
Professional Experience
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi
Conservator – Painting & Objects Specialist | 2025- till date
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Conserved and restored paintings, works on paper, photographs, wooden artefacts, and metal objects within an institutional framework
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Conducted detailed condition assessments, documentation, and treatment proposals aligned with international conservation standards
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Executed treatments including surface cleaning, consolidation, stabilisation, and preventive conservation
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Worked collaboratively with curators and conservation teams on heritage collections
Art Life Studio – Priya Khanna, New Delhi
Conservator | 2021 – 2024
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Specialised in the conservation of modern and contemporary paintings (oil, acrylic, mixed media)
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Worked on artworks by M.F. Husain, Manjit Bawa, Krishen Khanna, and G.R. Santosh
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Prepared cost estimations, treatment reports, and visual documentation
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Managed timelines and coordinated studio workflows
Heritage Preservation Atelier Pvt. Ltd.Conservator / Intern | 2019 – 2020
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Participated in the conservation of wall paintings at Shri Satyanarayan Temple, Rampur (Himachal Pradesh)
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Assisted in conservation of silver and architectural elements
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Gained practical training in traditional materials and techniques
Independent Practice
Art Revive Studio
Founder & Lead Conservator | 2025- till date
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Conservation services for private collectors, galleries, and institutions
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Expertise in miniature paintings, works on paper, wooden and metal objects, and photographs
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Comprehensive before–after documentation and ethical treatment execution
Selected Projects
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Conservation of moisture- and biologically-damaged works on paper
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Treatment of Indian miniature paintings including pigment stabilisation and surface cleaning
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Structural stabilisation and surface conservation of painted wooden artefacts
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Corrosion control and cleaning of historic metal objects
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Conservation of vintage and modern photographic materials
Education
M.A. – Conservation, Preservation & Heritage Management
Delhi Institute of Heritage Research & Management (DIHRM), Indraprastha University, New Delhi
M.A. – History ( Result awaited)
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
B.A. (Hons.) – History
Maitreyi College, University of Delhi