Next year marks 600 years since Helsingør received its market town privileges. We're excited to help celebrate this! That's why the Anonymous Artist association is supporting their ambitions to create a monument celebrating the town's past, present, and future. Read more in the press release below.
PRESS RELEASE
Anonymous Artist unites the town for an eye-catching anniversary celebration in copper, steel, and iron
It all began as a dream and a cardboard model back in 2023 when Anonymous Artist first got the idea for his biggest work ever. The model is still just cardboard, but in a short time, he's managed to get sponsorship pledges from no less than seven local businesses! So, the dream of a huge sculpture in one of Helsingør's busiest roundabouts is now one step closer to becoming real.
– What a rush! The businesses are really on board.
That's how Anonymous Artist describes his chats with the local businesses in Helsingør Municipality. In just a few months, he's managed to gather 150,000 kroner in sponsorship pledges for the huge artwork he hopes will decorate the Kongevejen/Prøvestensvej/Støberivej roundabout in 2026.
– My project has been absolutely wonderfully received by all the local businesses I've talked to. They get the idea right away and are happy to support it financially. It means a lot to them to help make the main entrance to Helsingør even more beautiful. Plus, I hear they really want to leave a lasting mark on one of the city's welcome spots.
But this artwork, which is five meters in diameter and two meters high, isn't just for show, the artist points out. He's a true Helsingør local himself and well-known for his contributions to public art:
– The artwork is rooted in Helsingør's history. That's a total no-brainer when we're celebrating the city's 600th anniversary! But it also looks ahead. The piece leaves an empty space for the viewer to fill in themselves. I really hope it makes people think about what future they envision for Helsingør.
Anonymous Artist readily admits that trying to answer such a big, open question might be a bit much without causing traffic chaos in a busy city roundabout. That's why there's an educational program connected to the artwork, he explains:
– Of course, pondering Helsingør's identity is a huge task when you're driving through that super busy roundabout! So, I'm also creating a miniature model so everyone can get a really close look and share the experience. Along the same lines, schools will be invited to use it in their lessons, with a little learning package included. I think it'll be really exciting for students to use their city's history to talk about their shared future.
THEY'RE ALREADY SUPPORTING US
- KNUD E. HANSEN
- Tavasta
- Master Mason Mads Jessen Jensen
- Stark
- Frydenlund Plumbing & Enterprise
- Service Company A/S Renell
- Marpro – Maritime Professionals
- Aaen & Co. State Authorized Public Accountants
As a resident of Helsingør Municipality, you actually don't even have to wait to ask yourself that question. Already in early 2025, Anonym Kunstner will engage in dialogue with people in the city to gather inspiration for the artwork:
– With the fantastic support from the business community, I now truly dare to move forward with the project. I'll be showing the model and sharing my thoughts to engage in dialogue with people in the city. I hope people will join in to co-create the artwork, so it truly becomes something for all of us.
Anonym Kunstner works at the intersection of street art and activism, where the artworks spark reflection and debate outside traditional art institutions. Through simple, site-specific installations, citizens are 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 Helsingør – a subtle comment on waste culture 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 the city's residents in an open dialogue about consumption, the environment, and social responsibility. Attention is drawn to the artworks rather than the artist's identity, and they have generated debate both locally and internationally.
