Naina Saligram

Naina Saligram is a seasoned art historian with a rich background in education, research, and curation. Currently serving as a Picasso Research Fellow at the Barnes Foundation since June 2023, Naina previously held the position of Adjunct Instructor at the same institution, designing and teaching online courses focused on European Modernism and African arts. Naina's experience includes a Research Associate role at Fidelum Partners, where social psychology research was conducted, and as a Graduate Teaching Fellow at Yale University, supporting courses in early and 19th-century art along with promoting object-based learning. Historical curation skills were honed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Naina managed various aspects of exhibition lifecycles. Naina's extensive academic journey includes acquiring a Master of Arts in History of Art from Yale University and participating in studies at The Courtauld Institute of Art, alongside earning undergraduate distinction at Yale University.