Taniya Dharani

Art professional with an MA in Art Business from Sotheby's Institute of Art and a BA in Fine Art from the University of Reading. Classically trained realist painter with experience spanning commercial galleries, art consultancy, exhibition coordination, public engagement, art education, artist mentoring and workshop delivery. Experienced working with collectors, artists, museums, community organisations and international cultural projects.

Adept at curating exhibitions, coordinating installations, managing gallery operations, organising educational programmes and delivering engaging workshops for children and adults.

Founder - Artany Art Gallery & Advisory

(2022-01)

Founded an online gallery and advisory practice; curated exhibitions, organised artist talks and workshops, mentored emerging artists, managed marketing, partnerships and exhibitions.

Gallery Administration Assistant - Miart Gallery - London

Managed Artlogic and Artsy, coordinated exhibitions and installations, supported sales, shipping, inventory, interns and gallery administration.

Art Consultant - Blue Rhino Art Consultancy

Advised collectors, architects and designers; sourced artworks, interviewed leading artists and expanded professional partnerships.

Gallery Assistant - Cynthia Corbett Gallery

Supported exhibitions, client relations, artwork inventory and collector engagement.

Visual Art Department Assistant - Aga Khan Academy

Designed and delivered workshops for students, organised museum visits and educational art programmes.

Project Art Facilitator - Aga Khan Development Network

Delivered online workshops and art history programmes for over 100 participants.

Research Associate & Tour Guide - Salar Jung Museum

Presented museum collections and developed educational tours.

Core Team Member - Asia Art Council

Supported art courses, auctions and artist development initiatives.

MA - Art Business - Sotheby's Institute of Art

BA - Fine Art - University of Reading

Classical Realist Training - Barnes Atelier