Picking the Tea (From a set of Twelve Studies of Tea Production) China, circa 1805 Gouache on paper © 2009 by the kelton foundation
I am pleased to report that UCLA’s Fowler Museum is hosting an exhibit devoted entirely to tea: Steeped in History: The Art of Tea, from August 16th, 2009 – November 29th, 2009. The exhibit will feature paintings, teawares, photographs and ceramics from around the world. . .and yes, tea will be served!
The guest currator for this wonderful show is Beatrice Hohenegger, author of Liquid Jade: The Story of Tea from East to West
If you are in the area, I strongly encourage you to visit this show. For more information, please check out the links below:
The Official Press Release (.pdf file)
Pictures of Some of the Exhibits (.pdf file)
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