Sofie Birkum
Photography, Art Projects &
Curatorial Practice
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About.
I work at the intersection of visual storytelling, artistic projects, and collaboration. At my core, I am an aesthete and visual poet—driven by intuition, curiosity, and a deep desire to create meaningful artistic encounters, both through my own practice and in collaboration with others.
My photographic work grows from observation rather than planning. The images emerge as fleeting feelings—moments that arrive suddenly and disappear just as fast. That is why I always carry a small selection of cameras with me.
Art Projects & Curational Practice.
Alongside my photographic practice, I have initiated and led a range of collaborative art projects. In 2018, I founded Skabertrang, a personal initiative created as a space for experimentation and creative risk-taking.
In 2019, I co-founded Monday Studio with Jakob Hindhede—
a local art hub on Vesterbro, Copenhagen dedicated to supporting emerging artists—and I have curated and developed project-based exhibitions at Galleri Christoffer Egelund. Find more information about the projects here
Across these projects, I have brought together artists, audiences, and local communities—creating spaces where art is both experienced and shared in new ways. By connecting creatives with the public, cultural life, and even local businesses, my projects help artists gain visibility, engage audiences in unexpected ways, and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant local environment.
I welcome collaborations across disciplines and formats and am always open to conversations about new projects, exhibitions, and creative partnerships.
Education.
I hold a Master’s degree (cand.comm.) in Communication and Performance Design from Roskilde University (2009–2015). In addition to my academic training, I have professional experience in communication and marketing across startups, scale-ups, and medium-sized companies.
This combination informs how I approach artistic projects and collaborative processes—bridging artistic intuition with strategic thinking, structured project work, and an understanding of audience engagement.
Selected Artistic Projects & Residencies
2025 – Artist Residency, The Arctic Hideaway, Norhern Norway
Residency focused on experimentation in photography and visual storytelling in an Arctic environment.
Developed new projects and collaborated with fellow artists.
2019–2020 – Co-founder, Monday Studio, Vesterbro, Copenhagen
Founded a local art hub with Jakob Hindhede.
Supported emerging artists, organized exhibitions, and facilitated collaborative projects and events.
2018 – Skabertrang
Personal art project exploring creative boundaries and experimental practices.
Initiated as a platform for self-driven artistic exploration.
2017–2019 – Assistant Manager & Curator, Galleri Christoffer Egelund, Copenhagen
Curated and built a project-based exhibition.
Worked closely with artists to develop and present innovative artistic experiences.
Education
Cand.comm. in Communication and Performance Design
Roskilde University, 2009–2015
Find more information here