6 NOVEMBER 2026 · DAM · LISBON
A series of intimate dinners, each shaped by the art, from the venue and table setting to the dress code.
Step into Forbidden Feast.
A dinner with purpose. All proceeds from ticket sales support expressive arts programmes for children in Portugal.
GENEROUSLY HOSTED At
Wine generously provided by
ART BRINGS US TOGETHER
Presented by Sovereign Art Foundation, First Editions à mesa brings artists and guests together for evenings where contemporary art opens the conversation and shared dining creates space for connection.
For Forbidden Feast at DAM, a curated selection of works from the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize explores the body, appetite, memory and desire. Discover the art, hear the stories behind it and share your own perspective around one table.
Appetite
A seasonal menu inspired by Forbidden Feast, bringing rich flavours, colour and a sense of discovery to the table. Full menu to follow.
Around one table
Candlelight, sculptural branches, ceramics and natural linen set the scene for an intimate evening of art, connection and conversation.
Dress the part
Dress code: rich jewel tones, velvet, satin and touches of gold. Bring your own interpretation of Forbidden Feast.
THE CHEF
Maria Bizri
Pomegranate Kitchen
The evening’s menu will be created by Maria Bizri of Pomegranate Kitchen, taking inspiration from Forbidden Feast and the artworks that shape the evening. Food becomes another way into the theme, inviting connection and conversation over dinner.
Full menu to follow.
Forbidden Feast brings together a selection of works by finalists of the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize. Exploring the body, appetite, memory and desire, these works shape the evening’s theme and invite new connections and conversation around one table.
Roman Mother
Forbidden Fruit
Lembro-me de quando
Watermelon on Volcano Soil
Your evening at DAM
Friday 6 November 2026
19:00 · Welcome cocktail and art viewing
20:00 · Seated dinner, continuing until late
DAM · Marvila, Lisbon
Rua 2 da Matinha, Edifício Verde, 2.º andar, 1950-073 Lisboa
All profits from this dinner support Sovereign Art Foundation’s expressive arts programmes for children in Portugal, creating space for creativity, connection and emotional wellbeing. The featured artworks are also available to purchase, with sales supporting both the artists and these programmes. By joining us around the table or collecting a work, you help make this work possible.
A few practical details
What does my ticket include?
Tickets are €120 per person.
When will the menu be available?
We’re finalising the menu and will share it ahead of the evening.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Please email Tanya@sovereignartfoundation.com with any allergies or dietary requirements, including those of your guests, so we can confirm arrangements with the chef.
What should I wear?
Our dress code takes inspiration from Forbidden Feast: rich jewel tones, velvet, satin and touches of gold. Bring your own interpretation of the theme.
Can I book for more than one person?
Yes. Select your preferred number of tickets before adding them to your basket.
How does the evening support SAF?
All proceeds from this dinner support SAF’s expressive arts programmes for children in Portugal. Featured artworks are also available to purchase, with sales supporting both the artists and these programmes.
