Katharina holds a diploma in conservation and is an expert in the field of plastics in art. With this double qualification, she founded the Berlin Art Conservation Studios in 2012 and quickly became an internationally recognized specialist in the treatment and preservation of modern materials. She publishes and teaches at universities on the restoration of plastics, as well as art handling, transport and storage.
She received her training as a restorer at the Technical University of Munich, the Doerner Institute and the laboratories of the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments, the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and the Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed in Amsterdam. She gained museum experience e.g. at the London Tate, the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin and the Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt am Main.
In addition, she completed a scientific master's degree in polymer science in Berlin at the Free University, Humboldt University, Technical University and the University of Potsdam.
She continuously expands her expertise in workshops and by developing her own conservation methods - for example in the restoration of works of art made of silicone, acrylic glass, latex and synthetic resin, or in the treatment of monochrome, high-precision industrial finishes.
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Paulina Potel completed her diploma in Conservation and Restoration at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna in 2022, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Art. Since then, she has been working freelance on conservation and restoration projects.
Since her internship in 2017, Paulina has supported the Bacon Studios in the restoration of artworks, particularly focusing on the conservation and restoration of three-dimensional works by artists such as Franz West, Hannah Black, and Frank Stella. Her patience and precision are especially valuable when working with delicate materials, including optimizing new treatment methods, repairing cracks and breaks, and performing meticulous consolidations.
In parallel, she contributes her expertise to renowned institutions such as the Hamburger Bahnhof and the Berlin Biennale.
Lars Plessentin graduated in 2013 with a Diploma in Industrial and Product Design from Wismar University of Applied Sciences. After completing his studies, he worked as a lead engineer at Photoautomat Berlin, where he was responsible for the restoration of technical components as well as the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment. In parallel, he gained extensive experience in the art trade and art handling, among others, for Tandem Lagerhaus & Kraftverkehr Kunst GmbH Berlin and BAAM Berlin Artists Art Market.
Since 2022, Lars has been supporting the Bacon Studios team on a project basis. He oversees logistics, transport preparation, and the safe transportation of artworks. He is also responsible for the photographic documentation of the pieces.
Thanks to his technical background, practical craftsmanship, and extensive experience in the art sector, Lars ensures that artworks are handled, documented, and delivered with the utmost care - making sure that every screw stays exactly where it belongs - flexibly and reliably, whenever a project requires it.
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