Welcome to AD ARTE.

Founded by Lavinia Mustapha, Ad Arte is a creative direction and event production studio based in Seoul, specializing in bespoke private events and fine dining across the fashion, art, and design industries.

Lavinia’s passion for food and set design and her love for people inspired her to launch Ad Arte in 2021. Combining interdisciplinary design with a keen attention to detail, she and her team create intimate, immersive dining experiences and exclusive events that blend art, cuisine, and culture, offering clients unforgettable moments of elegance and awe.

Born in Italy and raised in South Africa, Lavinia completed her studies at Politecnico di Milano and the Royal College of Art in London. She lived and worked in London, New York, and Tokyo before settling in Seoul in 2020.

Lavinia’s portfolio includes work with notable names such as Loewe, the Park Seo-Bo Foundation, White Cube Gallery, Gentle Monster, and Giopato & Coombes.