16 NOVEMBER 2026 · CÍCERO· LISBON
Presented by Sovereign Art Foundation, First Editions à mesa is a series of intimate dinners, each shaped by the art, from the venue and table setting to the dress code. Artists, art lovers and curious minds come together for evenings of connection.
For Beautiful Resistance at Cícero, works from the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize invite us to consider how resistance takes shape: through voice, memory, identity, attention and resilience.
Step into Beautiful Resistance.
A dinner with purpose. All proceeds from ticket sales support expressive arts programmes for children in Portugal.
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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 Beautiful Resistance at Cícero, a curated selection of works from the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize explore voice, memory, identity, attention and resilience. Discover the art, hear the stories behind it and share your own perspective.
The Table
A menu created by Cícero, bringing flavour, colour and a sense of discovery to the evening. Full menu to follow.
The Setting
Surrounded by art at Cícero, an evening of shared dining, fresh perspectives and conversation inspired by Beautiful Resistance.
Dress the part
Dress code: eveningwear in terracotta, ochre, olive, deep blue or warm cream. Choose one colour or combine a few, whether in a dress, suit, separates or accessories.
Beautiful Resistance brings together a selection of works by finalists of the 2026 Sovereign Portuguese Art Prize. Exploring voice, memory, identity, attention and resilience, these works shape the evening’s theme and invite fresh perspectives, connection and conversation over dinner at Cícero.
Above The Noise, India II
Untitled
INTERIOR II
The Art of Not Yielding
Your evening at CÍCERO
Monday 16 November 2026
19:00 · Arrival
20:00 · Seated dinner
Cícero · Chiado, Lisbon
Rua dos Duques de Bragança, 5H, 1350-264 Lisbon, Portugal
All proceeds 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 €150 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 Beautiful Resistance: eveningwear in terracotta, ochre, olive, deep blue or warm cream. Choose one colour or combine a few, in a dress, suit, separates or accessories.
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.
