Spriha Gupta is a heritage scientist and independent art historian whose work focuses on the material histories of art — pigments, dyes, ceramics, painted surfaces, and the tools and techniques through which artworks are made. Trained in archaeology, conservation, and art history at institutions including The Courtauld Institute of Art, Leiden University, and New York University, her research brings together technical art history, experimental archaeology, and scientific analysis. She has worked on the study and conservation of artworks and artefacts across museums, archaeological sites, and laboratories in India, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Her interests lie in reconstructing historical making practices and tracing the lives of materials through craft traditions, trade, and artistic exchange.
