Who we are:
Creator Projects brings ambitious ideas to life through art that transforms urban areas, public spaces and institutions into places that people experience, remember and return to. We work at the intersection of contemporary art, architecture and urban development, seeing art as a catalyst for vibrant environments, new perspectives and meaningful encounters between people.
We develop art projects from concept to realization, collaborating with cities, developers, institutions, festivals, companies and private collectors. Our work spans art strategies, curation and artist selection, as well as the production and installation of exhibitions, commissions and works in the public realm.
We lead the process in close dialogue with artists and partners, combining artistic expertise, strategic advisory and precise execution. Our aim is to create art that does not simply occupy a space, but helps transform it, creating resonance and bringing new life to places.
We also advise on funding and communications strategies, helping art projects secure both financing, visibility and long-term value. With many years of experience and a strong national and international network, we create art projects with high artistic quality and lasting relevance.
Creator Projects is owned by Simon Friese and Marie Nipper.
What we do:
- We work on commissions for both public entities (municipalities, institutions and organizations) and private enterprises.
- We curate exhibitions and public programs for art museums and kunsthalle in Denmark and abroad.
- We develop independent art projects like our mail art project M.M.S. (Much. More. Shit.).
- We publish art and artist’s books through our publishing house Roulette Russe.
- We provide art advisory to public and private entities.
The team
Simon Friese is Founder, Co-Director and Co-CEO of Creator Projects. He has initiated and led numerous art projects in Denmark and internationally, working across public space, institutions, and cross-sector collaborations. His practice focuses on developing ambitious artistic formats and partnerships that connect art with urban development, business, and society.
Email:
simon@creatorprojects.com
Telephone:
+45 25 62 25 61
Director
Marie Nipper
Marie Nipper is Director and Co-owner of Creator Projects. She previously served as Chief Curator at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum and Artistic Director at Tate Liverpool. In 2022, she was appointed Director of ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art, where she led the museum’s strategic development until 2025. She has many years of experience working with leadership and art, both within museums and in the public realm.
Email:
marie@creatorprojects.com
Telephone:
+45 61 22 38 39
COO & PROJECT DIRECTOR
Karen Margrethe Krogh
Karen Margrethe is responsible for day-to-day operations and for overseeing our architectural and urban strategies projects. She has more than 25 years of experience as an architect, as a public developer of urban spaces and as a manager, developing business, organizations and people. She holds a master degree in architecture from KADK.
Email:
kmk@creatorprojects.com
Telephone:
+45 27 88 51 58
Head of Business Development
Jakob Smith Knudsen
Jakob leads business development and is a passionate value creator driven by challenging the status quo and driving growth. He works strategically and hands-on to connect users of the city, institutions, infrastructure, and art, enhancing customer experiences and developing products and places through artistic interventions.
Email:
jakob@creatorprojects.com
Telephone:
+45 20319006
Project Manager
Anne Kruckenberg
Anne is a Project Manager overseeing the artistic and administrative development of the forthcoming art triennial in Copenhagen, including art projects and strategic initiatives. She has experience in exhibition production and holds an MA in Art History.
Email:
anne@creatorprojects.com
Telephone:
+45 31 37 74 63
Head of Communications and Creative
Oliver Enné
Oliver Enné is responsible for communications and creative at Creator Projects. He has extensive experience in strategic brand development and creative direction. He previously served as Creative Director at Virtue, the agency by VICE Media in London, where he led international projects and worked with some of the world’s leading brands and publishers.
Email:
oliver@creatorprojects.com
Telephone:
+45 22 20 02 74
Project Manager
Josefine Laursen
Josefine is responsible for coordination and production of the agency’s projects, exhibitions and commissions. Josefine has a background from the Architecture School in Aarhus and holds a MA in Art History.
Email:
josefine@creatorprojects.com
Telephone:
+45 29 86 33 08
Junior Architect
Louise Bryant
Louise contributes her architectural expertise and understanding of space and scale to a variety of art projects. She prepares drawings, visualizations, and presentations throughout the process, often in collaboration with the artist. Louise graduated from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2025.
Email:
louise@creatorprojects.com
Telephone:
+45 30 26 08 80
Project Assistant
Anouk Fischer Andersen
Anouk is as an intern involved in a broad range of the tasks we undertake. She studies art history at University of Copenhagen and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree.