" 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 (until July 26, 2025, by appointment only)

. Odes to Common Things Poetry installations

. Broken and Lost. Featuring works by Ines Sun

Join us with one of those items at the culmination.

Do you have a piece of teaware that is broken?

Or one that’s missing a part?

What is the story behind it?

Be part of the community project.

*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 collaborate with community artists to develop art initiatives for the community in 2026.

Special programs for the culmination

2:15-3:00 Tea and conversation I with special guests

3:00-3:30 Poetry writing and sharing with Robin Lampman

4:00-4:45 Tea and conversation II with special guests

4:45-5:15 Poetry writing and sharing with Robin Lampman

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.