I am African American mentally with Japanese tendencies and a Parisian sensibility — Lupe Fiasco
Thé Cérémonie
is an homage to French and Japanese-style salons—a platform for deep-dive dialogues with my heroes and their heroes on the subject of spiritual wealth and the chrysalis between practice to transcendence. Hosted globally in private homes and culturally significant institutions, each gathering includes meditation, conversation, performance, and a shared dinner.
Tracey Ryans
is a cultural alchemist, co-producer of Radiohead’s Hamlet opera, founder of Thé Cérémonie, and a longtime student of Thích Nhất Hạnh. He serves on the board of the Brooklyn Zen Center and has spent decades exploring the space where math and magic merge.
He began importing ceremonial Japanese green tea in 2010, a practitioner of Qigong, Tai Chi, the I-Ching, and archery. Tracey sits two ten-day Vipassana retreats each year. He has held board roles at The Kitchen, Powerhouse Arts, The Netherlands Danse Theater and National Black Theatre, and Istanbul’74.
Dharma Dialogues
intimate Dharma Dialogues held in private homes of my Heroes and their Hero's.
Featuring — Lupe Fiasco · Joan Jonas · Willem Defoe · Rashid Johnson · Richard Brody · Nadya Pussy Riot · Cindy Sherman · Johnny Greenwood · Thom Yorke
Lupe Fiasco
Sangha
Kelsey Lu, Matthew Higgs, Rashid Johnson, Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Paul Gray, De Gray
Sarah Douglas, Joan Jonas, Cindy Sherman, Marina Abramović, Kurtis Kulig, Michael DeCola,Todd Eckert
Tom Sachs, Miya Ando, Jack Hanley, Willem Dafoe, Lupe Fiasco, Jonah Freeman, Rudy Stingle,
Arden Wohl, Fiona Rudin, Robert Soros, Jamie Soros, Sanford Biggers, Todd Eckert, Sanford Biggers,
Reika Alexander, Miho Hatori, Nadya (Pussy Riot), James Murphy, Adam Cohen, Michelle Cohen
Tremaine Emory, Marina, Abromovic, Jenna Lyons. Breezy and Vance, Richard Brody, Diane Von Furstenberg
Thé Cérémonie Locations
Villa dei Vescovi — Padua, Italy
A 16th-century Renaissance villa nestled in the Euganean Hills, Villa dei Vescovi offers sweeping views, frescoed interiors, and a contemplative atmosphere perfect for ceremonial exchange.
Casa Malaparte — Capri, Italy
The Casa Malaparte is a villa on the island of Capri designed by the Italian rationalist architect Adalberto Libera for the writer and journalist Curzio Malaparte.
Maison Rashid Johnson
Gramercy Park — NYC USA
One of the most iconic homes of the 20th century, this red-modernist villa perched above the cliffs of Capri was designed by writer Curzio Malaparte and architect Adalberto Libera. Its rooftop terrace and cinematic aura provide a breathtaking setting for spiritual salons.
Palazzo Diane von Fürstenberg — Venice, Italy
Situated on the Grand Canal, this Venetian palazzo owned by Diane von Fürstenberg evokes elegance, art patronage, and the timeless intimacy of European salons.
Salon 94 — New York City
An architecturally refined gallery and cultural hub rooted in the spirit of conversation and collecting, Salon 94 has hosted seminal exhibitions and intimate gatherings alike.
Mindfulness and meditation