" 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)
Odes to Common Things is a community art initiative since 2022. Inspired by Pablo Neruda, we resonate with his profound words and the deep connection to the essence of our work. We are collaborating with artists and collectives to interlacing this thematic thread into our programs to unify the diverse voices we have heard through our engagements with various communities along this journey and to explore our common ground more deeply.
Traveling Odes to Common Things exhibitions
We curate Odes to Common Things exhibitions in diverse spaces at various scales, cultivating moments for reflection and fostering connections across disciplines.
Odes to Common Things poetry installation at
Kinka ( 63 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003 )
Sep 8 - 28
Special event on Sep 11, 5:30-7pm.
Stop by to sip tea, write poetry and hang out.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.