About Us

Established in 2012, Bek & Frohnert LLC was the first conservation studio in the United States to specialize in the preservation of time-based media art, kinetic and light-based art. 

The international museum and research backgrounds of Reinhard Bek  and Christine Frohnert offer 50 years of combined experience in painting, sculpture, modern materials, kinetic and media art conservation.  

Analysis and research underscore our holistic approach to preservation. In-depth knowledge of artist’s concepts, methods and materials inform documentation and treatments to extend the historic value of the artwork and collections in our care.

Our studio adheres to the AIC Code of Ethics and is affiliated with international professional conservation organizations such as AIC, ICOM and IIC.

Our Services

We work as conservators and consultants for museums, artists/artist’s foundations, private collections and galleries all over the world. 

The conservation of complex installations, time-based media and kinetic works of art are at the core of the following services we offer: 

• Devise and execute conservation treatments

• Assist with acquisitions

• Survey collections

• Artwork research and documentation 

• Oversee exhibition installations

• Develop preventive conservation concepts for storage, transport, loan and archival care

• Custom design workshops and train staff tailored to collection needs