Tea In Situ: Malibu Line – November 2

Each gathering in our contemporary tea ceremony series brings moments of peace, and contemplation, and connection through traditional Japanese tea and wagashi in an art or design environment. The second edition in our series will be held at artist Lita Albuquerque's Malibu Line, which is featured in our fifth issue.

Malibu Line is an iteration of Albuquerque's ephemeral pigment earthwork, an ultramarine blue powdered pigment in a shallow-dug trench between tufts of dried grass toward the horizon. Through a subtle optical illusion, the line both spatially and symbolically links land to sky, and sky to the ocean horizon beyond. Albuquerque develops pieces that become somatic experiences of place, drawing our attention to a relationship outside of ourselves and to the land. In this profound, stunning setting, the contemplative ritual of leaf tea and wagashi meets the artist's meditative intervention on the land.

Japanese wagashi confectionery and two varieties of traditional Japanese green tea will be served by Kashi Amairo. In crafting wagashi, she aims to convey the fleeting beauty of each season and the enduring spirit of the Japanese tradition.

EVENT DETAILS 

Sunday, November 2, 2025 | Three time sessions available: 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. 

Hosted at Malibu Line on Lita Albuquerque’s property in the mountains  | Malibu, CA. 

Ticket includes traditional Japanese green tea, wagashi, and a copy of the new issue of Open Spaces.

 

Limited availability of 6 seats at each session. Be sure to purchase ticket for time session you'd like to join. Each session to last approximately 60 minutes. Address to be shared week of event.

Due to the nature of the event, dietary restrictions unfortunately cannot be accommodated. Please note: A photographer will be present. If you prefer not to be in photos, please let us know in the order notes at checkout. 

Contact jordan@openspacesmag.com with any questions. 

Can't make it to the event? Read more about the Malibu Line in Issue 05.