Mysuru: A session titled “Conservation and Restoration of Antiques and Works of Art” under the ‘Speak History 2.0’ series will take place on Jan. 11 at 11 am at Padma Farm in Mysuru. The session will be led by Padma Shree awardee and nonagenarian S. Subbaraman, a renowned archaeologist and conservator with decades of experience in preserving world heritage sites.
Subbaraman has played a pivotal role in the restoration of iconic sites, including the Bamiyan Buddhas, Angkor Wat, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Beluru, Halebeedu and the Thanjavur temples. During his tenure as Director of the INTACH Chitrakala Parishath Art Conservation Centre, Bangalore (1993-2006), he contributed significantly to the preservation of valuable museum and art objects.
