Launching during Art Basel Miami 2025 and previewed for LPM’s anniversary, The Art of Tomatini marks the beginning of a luminous collaboration between Italian artist-designer Antonio Aricò and the globally acclaimed LPM Restaurant & Bar. Conceived as an evolving, international project, it transforms the iconic Tomatini cocktail into a storytelling journey that blends gastronomy, design, and Mediterranean craftsmanship.
A Mediterranean Celebration of LPM’s Signature Cocktail
Aricò reimagines the Tomatini beyond the glass, translating its spirit, color, and playful energy into a series of collectible art objects. The curated collection includes hand-illustrated napkins, sculptural pepper grinders, ceramic plates, coasters, and a custom deck of cards—each imbued with LPM’s convivial, joyful essence. The series captures the Mediterranean philosophy of enjoying life with simplicity, elegance, and the perfect ingredients.
Artist Statement: Antonio Aricò
“Inspired by Arcimboldo and ironically immersed in an American ‘vegetal beauty,’ The Art of Tomatini transforms the cocktail into a visual and artistic experience. It becomes a splash of color, scent, and form—as if a thousand tiny tomatoes floated through a fluid space, igniting the imagination of anyone who beholds them.”
A Dialogue Between Identities
Aricò’s work begins with LPM’s visual and emotional identity, which he reinterprets through his poetic, Mediterranean lens. The Art of Tomatini embodies a meeting point: the artist’s spontaneous, heartfelt language merges seamlessly with LPM’s refined, effortless luxury. The result is a celebration of simplicity, beauty, and the art of savoring life, where a few perfect ingredients become the heart of an unforgettable experience.
About Antonio Aricò
Eclectic designer, inventor of symbols, and creator of worlds, Aricò’s work is defined by dreamlike visions and the poetic contamination of forms, traditions, and symbols. His projects, ranging from design objects to immersive installations, invite audiences into a dialogue between art, craft, and imagination.
About Gordana Zgonjanin
Founder of D’Puglia and executive director of the Go Where The Wind Takes You nonprofit, Gordana Zgonjanin is a cultural strategist and producer who bridges art, design, and commerce. Her multidisciplinary projects foster dialogue, preservation, and regeneration—highlighting heritage on the global stage while driving sustainable cultural growth.
About LPM Restaurant & Bar
Founded in London in 2007, LPM Restaurant & Bar is an internationally celebrated French-Mediterranean dining concept, now present in cities from Miami to Dubai, Hong Kong, Mykonos, and Las Vegas. Known for its ingredient-driven cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and signature Tomatini cocktail, LPM embodies the elegance, light, and simplicity of the Riviera. Each location offers a refined yet effortless experience, celebrating conviviality, contemporary cultural energy, and the Mediterranean art of living well.
