Welcome to AD ARTE.

ADARTE is a Seoul-based studio working at the intersection of art and design, operating between Europe and Asia, developing concepts and offering creative and curatorial advisory across design, art, film, and broader cultural contexts.

We work through concept development and the curation of themes, narratives, and visuals, shaping how projects are composed and expressed across spatial, experiential, and visual practices.

Projects range from creative direction for visual productions, brand experiences and brand advisory to the curation of spaces and environments, where dialogue between disciplines and cultures is central to our practice.

FOUNDER

Born in Italy and raised in South Africa, Lavinia Mustapha studied design and creative direction at Politecnico di Milano and the Royal College of Art in London.

She has lived and worked in London, New York, Tokyo, and Seoul, where she is currently based. Her background spans design, fashion, and marketing, informed by a longstanding interest in film, interiors, and hospitality.

In 2021, she founded ADARTE, a studio dedicated to concept development, curation, and creative advisory across art and design contexts.

Her work includes collaborations with Loewe, the Park Seo-Bo Foundation, White Cube Gallery, Gentle Monster, and Giopato & Coombes.