A Cup of Tea Solves Everything

20th February – 14th March 2009

A diverse range of artists were invited to interpret the statement “A Cup of Tea Solves Everything” in this exciting multi-media exhibition. Tea as time, tea as etiquette, tea as mathematics, tea as war, tea as peace, tea as Empire and more…

Artists include: Lorna Robertson /Raksha Patel /Emma Scarpa /Mathilda Holmqvist /Vanessa Louise Jones /Sonalle /Carol Mancke /Sonia Paco-Rocchia /Gabo /Joanna Kerr /Adnan Mirza /Wendy Couchman /Melissa Stott /Kathy Taylor /Tea Appreciation Society /Helena Wee /Mirei Yazama /Rekha Sameer /Sue Lawes /Paul Taylor /Shafique LeFreaque /Ed Huxley /Fatima Hussein

EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & FILM PROGRAMME

Friday February 20th - Opening Night:
6pm-9pm.
Free Tea for all and welcome tour.
Film Screening: The River (1951) Dir: Jean Renoir
Set in Bengal during the colonial era. Features 38 tea encounters. The key influence that launched Satyajit Ray’s foray into cinema. Described by Martin Scorsese as “the most beautiful film ever made in colour.” Starts 7pm.

Saturday February 28th
2pm onwards
Tea and Politics, the collaboration of artists Missy Mitchell-Hynd and Naimh Moor, question society’s relationship to politics through the creation of events. Influenced by the culture of coffee houses of the 17th century, they invite you to come and discuss the political events of the day over a relaxing cup of tea.

Saturday March 7th
10.30am – 12.30pm
2pm-4pm
Qualified Art Therapist Sue Briffa leads 2 art therapy workshops around the exhibition. Materials provided.

Friday – March 13th
7pm-9pm
A night of short films, plays, animations, performance, songs, discussion and more… around the world of tea.

All events are FREE. No booking required. First come, first serve basis

Venue: DEPARTURE, 649 Commercial Road, Limehouse, London
E14 7LW

Travel directions: 1 minute walk from Limehouse DLR & National Rail/ Buses: 15, 115, 135/ Opening hours: Tues – Fri 11am-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm