Symposium-Chia Oil in 18th-Century Mexican Lacquerware and Paintings

Gain insight into the art of Mexico with a live demonstration by celebrated artisans from Michoacan, Mexico and presentations from Met scholars and multidisciplinary experts. Join us to explore the scientific, historical, and cultural implications of the use of chia oil in colonial Mexican artworks and hear about exciting advancements in the study of this versatile plant material.
This program is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mex-Am Cultural Foundation Inc. Simultaneous translation is made possible in part by the Scientific Research Partnerships program at The Met through the support of the Mellon Foundation.
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