Silvia Colombo is an art historian and museum expert with a master's degree (2006) and a postgraduate specialisation (2009) in contemporary art. She holds a Ph.D. in Conservation of Architectural Heritage from Politecnico di Milano (2014), where she has also served as a guest lecturer. Her research interests encompass interdisciplinary projects, specifically focusing on the intersections of the arts, museum studies, and memory studies within a historical-political perspective.

Since 2017, she has been based in Northern Sweden and is currently employed at Region Norrbotten. In her role as an art developer, she is responsible for curating and placing the regional art collection within Norrbotten’s healthcare facilities. Additionally, as a freelance editor and art writer, Silvia regularly contributes to various art journals, websites, and art catalogues, both online and in print. She is a member of ICOM Sweden and AICA.