Meet the Team
Directors
David Knowles
Founder & Creative Director
David has dedicated his career to working with and supporting contemporary artists. Prior to founding Artelier, he pioneered several Arts Council England-funded galleries and projects that continue to prosper emerging artists and young curators.
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With a Masters in Fine Art, David is trained in art research, production and critique. As a specialist art advisor for leading international exhibitions, such as Noor Riyadh, and as a guest lecturer at European universities, he is recognised for his art market knowledge and curatorial experience.
Lucy Clark
Client Services Director
Lucy is a highly personable individual with a truly international outlook. Having studied at Universities in the UK, France, and Spain, she is a natural-born linguist who speaks four languages.
Lucy has nearly 20 years’ experience working as Client Director for multinational corporations as well as a representative for private clients. At Artelier, Lucy has built up a discreet network of private and corporate clients through providing our trusted art advisory services.
Art Research & Curation
Alina Young
Head of Public Art & Exhibitions
A practiced curator, Alina specialises in public realm commissions, as well as curating public exhibitions. With a MA in History of Design from Oxford University, Alina is a trained researcher dedicated to craft practices.
Her diverse career includes curating for galleries, art sales, and consulting for exhibitions and public art projects. Alina's commitment to celebrating makers leads her to regularly interview artists and write for publications. She is based in London.
Ella Forster
Senior Curator, Art Research & Editorial
Ella holds a BA (Hons) in History & French from King's College London, complemented by a year of international study focused on History of Art at the University of Montréal.
With a portfolio spanning across Europe, Canada, and the Middle East, Ella's diverse career includes startups, galleries, museums, and interior design. At Artelier, Ella leads the marketing and editorial team with an eye for aesthetics and branding. She also manages Artelier's artist estate projects.
Holly Freeman
Curator, Art Research & Editorial
Holly graduated from University of Birmingham with a BA (Hons) in Art History & Curation, and has since honed her skills in senior and marketing roles, notably in commercial galleries such as Clarendon Fine Art.
Specialising in 20th century contemporary masters, Holly has worked with prominent artists such as Damien Hirst, Banksy and Picasso. At Artelier, Holly supports curation, conducts art research and spearheads sales opportunities.
Art Curation & Design
Cathy Boyd
Studio Director
With 25 years in the art and design industry, Cathy brings extensive experience in delivering luxury projects. Her work includes high-end homes, five-star hotels, and bespoke superyachts. Her expertise is in FF&E specification, project management, and procurement.
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Cathy also holds a BA in Textile Design & Surface Pattern, which supports her ability to combine creative vision with practical execution; essential for curating refined, detail-driven art collections.
Marie Boutignon
Senior Curator & Designer
With a MA in Interior Design from ENSAAMA Paris, Marie brings a wealth of global influences to the team, having worked in Paris, Copenhagen, and London.
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With a portfolio spanning across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Marie leads Artelier's creative journey, from concept to design, leveraging her art, design and curation skills to bring clients' unique visions to life.
Erin Endres
Senior Curator & Designer
Since earning her BA (Hons) in Interior Design from Inscape Design College in South Africa in 2013, Erin has devoted her career to luxury art, curation and design.
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At Artelier, her expertise is overseeing the entire artistic journey, from conceptualisation and detailed design to the creation of technical drawings. Erin is also skilled at collaborating closely with fellow artists, nurturing in-house art concepts, fostering artistic growth, and discovering new talent within the curation landscape.
Leire Serna
Senior Curator & Designer
With a degree in Design from Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering and a year abroad at California College of the Arts in San Francisco, Leire has cultivated a unique design perspective shaped by international influences.
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Having lived in Barcelona and Dubai, Leire brings international expertise in residential, hospitality, and F&B design. From early concept to on-site styling, draws on local cultures to create innovative, meaningful designs.
Art Commissioning & Project Management
Laura Perez
Project Director
Laura holds a Master’s in Architecture and is a registered RIBA and Spanish architect. With over a decade leading high-profile hospitality and luxury design projects, Laura brings deep expertise in complex, large-scale developments.
Her work spans five-star hotels, signature resorts, and leading architectural projects across Europe and Asia. She excels in FF&E design, project leadership, and seamless coordination from concept to installation.
Alice Voss
Project Director
Alice brings over 10 years’ experience in galleries, museums, and commercial project management. With a BA (Hons) in Fine Art, she is a practicing artist, with completed residencies in Argentina, UK and Belgium.
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With particular experience in Europe and the Middle East, she is responsible for large-scale hospitality project management, with experience managing budgets, onsite deliverables, and liaising with clients from start to finish.
Talia Hacker
Project Manager
Talia is a practicing artist and holds both a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, from Falmouth University and a MSc in Fashion Marketing Management, from Cardiff Metropolitan University.
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Talia is skilled in project management and curatorial support, working with artists and client teams. She has international experience, notably as lead artist liaison and project manager for GCC projects and Noor Riyadh, the world's largest light festival.
Madeleine Young
Project Manager
Madeleine graduated from the University of Exeter with a BA (Hons) in Art History and Visual Culture in 2021. She has experience in museums, artist studios, and commercial art galleries.
At Hauser and Wirth Somerset, she presented public talks on exhibiting artists such as Ida Applebroog and Henry Moore. At Artelier, Madeleine assists the project management team and contributes to artist and client research.
Global Associates
For each international project, we collaborate with our network of associates worldwide to provide on-the-ground client support and project management, ensuring our high standard of delivery through to final sign off. Our network of associates is continuously expanding with each new project, where we seek to identify the best individuals to give local support.
Projects & Collaborations
Our Headquarters
Our Global Locations
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Laura Murane
Europe Associate
A highly capable project curator & manager, Laura is experienced in in diverse design sectors – interiors, exhibitions & furniture – & has a keen eye for fine art.
Basil Al Arrayed
GCC Associate
Basil brings 25 years of expertise in managing art commissioning projects, paired with in-depth knowledge of the GCC region, including Qatar, Riyadh, and Dubai. His multilingual skills and local presence enhance the team’s capabilities on-site.
Artists, Curators, Locals
At Artelier, we're not just a business; we’re a vibrant community of artists supported by artists, tapping into local talent, networks, and global connections. With an extensive and growing network, our clients can readily enjoy dedicated support from an in-country Project Curator and Project Manager, ensuring a seamless experience.
