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.

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.

David Knowles

Founder & Creative Director

David Knowles

portrait in black and white of lucy clark, commercial director of artelier

Founder & Creative 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.

Lucy Clark

Commercial Director

Concept Development & Research

David Knowles

Artelier team member Alina Young, who is a senior art curator

Founder & Creative Director

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.

Senior Curator (Public Art & Exhibitions)

Alina Young

David Knowles

black and white portrait of team member ella forster, curator, art researcher and editorial of artelier art consultancy

Founder & Creative Director

Ella holds a BA 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.

Fluent in English and French, Ella's diverse career includes research, curation, and editorial work. She has experience in startups, galleries, museums, and interior design, and has worked with esteemed companies like Vinterior and Nelly Duff, developing skills in web design, data analysis, and marketing.

Senior Curator, Art Research & Editorial

Ella Forster

David Knowles

black and white portrait of team member calypso lyhne gold, curator, art researcher and editorial of artelier art consultancy

Founder & Creative Director

With a BA (Hons) in History of Art from the University of Bristol, Calypso also has experience in B2B/B2C art sales and artist management. She has curated award-winning exhibitions, organised Dulwich Picture Gallery tours, written for top galleries, and runs weekly women's art groups in Bristol.

At Artelier, Calypso conducts art research, supports curation, enhances SEO marketing, and contributes insights to essays on art and culture.

Curator, Art Research & Editorial

Calypso Lyhne-Gold

Design & Curation

David Knowles

Founder & Creative Director

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.

With a portfolio spanning across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Marie leads Artelier's creative journey, from concept to meticulous design, leveraging her interior design and curation skills to bring clients' unique visions to life. In close collaboration with Project Management and Operations, she ensures flawless execution while upholding her role as a dedicated curator.

Senior Curator, Design & Styling

Marie Boutignon

David Knowles

Founder & Creative Director

Since earning her Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Inscape Design College in South Africa in 2013, Erin has devoted her career to luxury interior design.

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 continuously discovering new talent within the curation landscape.

Senior Curator, Design & Styling

Erin Endres

Project Management

David Knowles

Alice Voss

Project Director & Curator

Founder & Creative Director

Alice is a highly organised and professional individual who brings to the role over 10 years’ experience within the gallery and museums sector, as well as commercial project management.

Responsible for large-scale hospitality project management, Alice is experienced in managing budgets, onsite deliverables and liaising with clients through every step. She has particular experience working in Europe and the Middle East.

David Knowles

Talia Hacker

Project Manager & Curator

Founder & Creative Director

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.

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.

David Knowles

Madeleine Young

Assistant Project Manager & Art Researcher

Founder & Creative Director

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, supports marketing development and contributes to artist and client research.

Operations

David Knowles

Elliot Steele

Art Technician

Founder & Creative Director

Elliot holds a BA (Hons) in Illustration and a Master’s in Printmaking. Formerly Spike Print Studios’ technical manager, he teaches printmaking and collaborates with private clients and institutions like Spike Island and Arnolfini.

Joining Artelier in 2024, Elliot specialises in artwork packing, condition reporting, and client projects, leveraging his meticulous approach and expertise to ensure international shipping excellence.

David Knowles

Chris Bennett

Art Technician & Logistics

Founder & Creative Director

Chris has accumulated more than 25 years of experience in the interior industry, commencing his career in the lighting and decorative arts sector before transitioning to a specialisation in antiques and fine art.

Throughout his professional journey, Chris has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the most esteemed art dealers, interior designers, and stately homes across the country, honing his expertise and building a reputation for excellence in the field.

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.

Laura Murane

Qatar & UAE 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.

Vivian Lam 林梓欣

Hong Kong Associate

A trained interior architect with broad design experience, Vivian has worked in both Hong Kong & London with award-winning firms on international projects.

Basil Al-Arrayed

KSA & Bahrain Associate

Accumulating 25 years experience in project management for art commissioning, Basil brings to the team the knowledge of the local culture in KSA and Bahrain.

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