Priya Kapoor

Ms. Priya Kapoor is a renowned expert in the scientific analysis and restoration of Progressive, Modern, and Contemporary Indian Art, with over two decades of experience. She specializes in using advanced technologies to identify counterfeits and fakes as well as restore genuine artworks to their original condition.

Ms. Kapoor's expertise in scientific methods of art examination is extensive, with specialized training from the Cultural Heritage Science Open Source in Italy. She is proficient in technical photography, including multispectral imaging, XRF spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, and false color imaging, all critical tools for the precise analysis and restoration of artworks.

Her academic background includes an M.A. in Conservation & Restoration of Works of Art from the National Museum Institute of History of Art, Museology and Conservation, New Delhi, and a B.F.A. in Sculpture (Gold Medalist) from the Government College of Art, Chandigarh. She has also received advanced training at the Victoria & Albert Museum and Tate Britain in London under the prestigious Charles Wallace India Trust Conservation Award.

Ms. Kapoor has been instrumental in several high-profile projects, including the restoration of oil paintings in Ashoka Hall, Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi, and she is an active member of various international museums and research organizations.    

Herrero Cortell

Dr. Miquel Angel Herrero-Cortell is a distinguished expert in Technical Art History, with a deep academic foundation and a focus on the integration of art, science, and conservation. He earned a Degree in Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) in 2007, followed by two Master’s degrees from UPV—one in Artistic Production (2009) and another in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (2012). In 2014, he furthered his expertise with a Degree in Art History from the University of Valencia (UV).

Dr. Herrero-Cortell’s research centers around the technical, material, and procedural analysis of paintings from the Middle Ages to the present, combining historical and documentary analysis with scientific methods, including physical and chemical examination of artworks. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding and preservation of cultural heritage.

In 2019, he earned his PhD in Art History with Cum Laude honors, producing a highly regarded thesis on the materials and methods used in medieval Aragonese workshops. Currently, Dr. Herrero-Cortell is a professor at UPV, where he teaches Modern and Contemporary Art History. Since 2022, he has also served as Vice Dean for International Relations at UPV, enhancing his impact within the academic community.