Emily Harris

Emily joined ICS in 2026 as Principal Objects Conservator. They are a senior conservation professional with over 20 years’ experience in the art, design and conservation sectors.

With extensive experience in practical conservation for objects, sculpture (including outdoor/public), murals and historic interiors, Emily has overseen complex, multidisciplinary conservation projects for leading companies and institutions in the UK, Europe and Middle East.

Career highlights include managing the conservation of works by internationally recognised artists including Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Banksy, STIK, Mária Bartuszová, Henry Moore, Ai Weiwei, Niki de Saint Phalle and Yayoi Kusama alongside work within Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Bridgewater House, The Royal Academy of Arts, Fire Station and MATHAF Museums, Qatar and KODE Museum, Norway.

Emily is skilled in large-scale project coordination, stakeholder communication; and approval and monitoring of conservation methodologies to ensure all interventions meet ethical, best-practice conservation standards. Emily particularly enjoys working on public facing artworks that contribute to community and sense of place; and working with living artists for informed conservation decision-making outcomes.

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