Next year marks the 600th anniversary of Helsingør being granted its market town privileges. We would like to help celebrate this occasion. That is why our association is supporting Anonym Kunstner’s efforts to create a monument commemorating the city’s past, present, and future. Read more in the press release below.
PRESS RELEASE
Anonymous Artist Brings the City Together with a Striking Commemoration of the Market Town’s Anniversary in Copper, Steel, and Iron
It began as a dream and a cardboard model when, in 2023, Anonymous Artist came up with the idea for his largest work to date. The model is still just cardboard, but in a short time he has managed to secure sponsorship commitments from as many as seven local businesses. Thus, the dream of a giant sculpture at one of Helsingør’s busiest roundabouts has come one step closer to reality.
– Things are really looking up! Companies are really in a positive mood.
This is how Anonymous Artist describes his engagement with the local business community in the City of Helsingør. In just a few months, he has managed to secure sponsorship pledges totaling 150,000 kroner for the massive artwork he hopes will adorn the Kongevejen/Prøvestensvej/Støberivej roundabout in 2026.
– My project has been incredibly well received by the local businesses I’ve approached. They grasp the idea immediately and provide financial support. It means a lot to them to help beautify the main approach to Helsingør. At the same time, I hear that they want to help leave a lasting mark on one of the city’s gateways.
But the artwork, which is five meters in diameter and two meters tall, isn’t just for decoration, emphasizes the artist, who is a native of Helsingør and known precisely for his contributions to public art:
– The artwork draws inspiration from Elsinore’s history. It’s a no-brainer, given that we’re celebrating the city’s 600th anniversary. But it also looks toward the future. The artwork leaves a blank space that the viewer must fill in themselves. I hope it encourages people to ask themselves what future they envision for Elsinore.
Anonymous Artist readily admits that this open-ended question is probably a bit too big to answer without compromising traffic safety at a roundabout where the city’s incoming traffic is moving at full speed. That is why an educational program accompanies the artwork, he explains:
– The question of Elsinore’s identity is, of course, a big topic to tackle while driving through that bustling roundabout. That’s why I’m also creating a miniature model, so everyone can get up close and share the experience. In the same spirit, schools are invited to use it in their lessons, so a small educational kit will be provided for classroom use. I think it must be exciting for schoolchildren to use their city’s history to talk about their shared future.
THEY ALREADY SUPPORT
- KNUD E. HANSEN
- Meet
- Master Mason Mads Jessen Jensen
- Strong
- Frydenlund Plumbing & Enterprise
- Renell Service Company, Inc.
- Marpro – Maritime Professionals
- Aaen & Co. Certified Public Accountants
As a resident of the City of Helsingør, you don’t even have to wait to ask yourself that question. As early as the beginning of 2025, Anonymous Artist will begin engaging with people in the city to gather inspiration for the artwork:
– With such strong support from the business community, I now feel confident enough to move forward with the project in earnest. I plan to showcase the model and share my ideas to engage with people in the city. I hope people will join me in co-creating this project so that it becomes something we all share.
Anonymous Artist works at the intersection of street art and activism, where their works spark reflection and debate outside traditional art institutions. Through simple, site-specific installations, the public is invited to reconsider their surroundings and their own actions.
One example is a crumpled bronze coffee cup, strategically placed on a bench overlooking Kongekajen in Elsinore—a subtle commentary on the culture of littering in public spaces. The artist has also created works that address homelessness, democracy, and the refugee crisis.
The installations appear without warning or explanation, sparking curiosity and engaging city residents in an open dialogue about consumption, the environment, and social responsibility. The focus is on the works themselves rather than the artist’s identity, and they have sparked debate both locally and internationally.
