East End: Art, Studios & Seasonal Tables

Filippo Formenti is an art consultant with extensive experience across galleries, auction houses, and art dealers in London, Shanghai, and Milan. Navigating both the primary and secondary markets with a sharp perspective, his practice is defined by a high level of curation and a deep appreciation for lifestyle. Driven by a passion for supporting emerging talent, he founded Torre al Cerro, an artist residency in Tuscany, and RUBEDO, an art consultancy connecting artists, brands, and collectors. 

We'll begin the morning with freshly baked pastries from one of East London's most beloved artisan bakeries before stepping inside the private studio of a local contemporary artist. Here, you'll gain a rare insight into her creative practice while discovering her latest works in the intimate setting where they were conceived. 

From there, we'll make our way through Dalston and Shoreditch, stopping for coffee before exploring a carefully curated selection of independent contemporary galleries that have become key references for collectors, curators and art enthusiasts alike. Together, they offer a unique perspective on the next generation of international artists and on the neighbourhood's remarkable transformation into one of London's leading creative districts. 

We'll conclude the experience with lunch in one of East London's most iconic hidden dining rooms—a discreet destination celebrated for its seasonal cuisine and long considered a favourite among the city's artists, designers and creative community. 

Taking place during Frieze Week, this experience offers a unique opportunity to discover the East End at one of the most exciting moments of the year, when London's creative energy extends well beyond the fair itself and into the neighbourhoods where artists live, work and exhibit.