Artworks are complex objects — rich in history, materials, and meaning. They deserve more than aesthetic appreciation: they require professional conservation grounded in scientific methods to ensure their long-term stability and value.

Through KURA, my personal practice, I offer conservation and restoration services for paintings and polychrome sculptures in private collections. Treatments are tailored to each work's condition, with a focus on minimal intervention, technical accuracy, and long-term preservation.

This website is intended to support collectors and owners by providing tailored advice, condition assessments of artworks in situ, and recommendations on how to display, store, and transport artworks safely to prevent damage or rapid deterioration.

While the services primarily support private collectors, this site also aims to educate the general public. I believe simple yet effective preservation methods can empower everyone to help safeguard our shared cultural heritage.

meet david

My name is David Frank Bugeja, and I'm a qualified and warranted conservator-restorer based in Malta, specialising in paintings and polychrome sculpture. I created KURA as the name for my personal practice, dedicated to the careful treatment and long-term preservation of artworks in private and public hands.

The name KURA stands for Konservazzjoni u Restawr ta l-Arti — Maltese for "conservation and restoration of artworks." The word kura also means "care" or "cure" in Maltese, reflecting my commitment to preserving Malta's artistic heritage using professional and scientifically based conservation methods. While KURA represents my personal practice, it also embodies a wider vision of care, precision, and respect for cultural heritage.

I began my conservation studies in 1999, earning a Bachelor's in Conservation (Hons) in 2003 and a Master's in Applied Conservation in 2007 from the University of Malta.

Over the years, I've been entrusted with conserving artworks from national collections, churches, and private owners. Alongside treatment, I've expanded my expertise into preventive conservation that slows the deterioration of artworks and extends their lifetime, using scientific analysis based on environmental monitoring. After all, prevention is better than cure.

I remain passionate about education and outreach, lecturing students and engaging with the public to share the importance of preserving our shared cultural legacy. 

VISION

To extend the life of artworks and reveal their history and beauty through professional care and shared knowledge.

MISSION

This site aims to educate, provide tailored advice, and offer professional conservation and restoration services. I firmly believe that everyone can contribute to preserving artworks — even simple actions, like placing a piece in a better location, can have a significant impact. If you have any questions or need professional assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me, David.

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