" The art of tea, much like the art of poetry, is steeped in tradition and culture but leads in the end to a deeper appreciation of everyday life and a deeper appreciation of what we have in common. "

- Pablo Neruda (1904 –1973)

We invite you to gather at a pop-up show at Stand4 Gallery to celebrate two years of the Odes to Common Things project, inspired by Pablo Neruda’s work. Yes, our 100 Odes to Common Things with Tea is published. Join us for the reading and take a peek at the book!

While so many feel lost or broken once again, we have witnessed so much hope through our community work. The simple art of slowing down through tea - to sip, to listen, to reflect, to engage in dialogue, and to make meaningful connections - holds much quiet power in its small ways for our shared humanity.

On View:

. Odes to Common Things Poetry Installation

. Broken and Lost

Do you have a piece of teaware that is broken?

Do you have a piece of teaware that has lost its part?

What is the story behind?

Be part of the community project.

Join us with one of those items at the culmination.

*You can also donate those items to the project and mail them along with a story if you wish to Tea Arts & Culture at 1350 Pacific St, Floor 1, Brooklyn, NY 11216, before Sep 30, 2025. We will work with community artists to come up with an art installation for the community in 2026.

Hope to see you there!

Special thanks to

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.