Pre-Hispanic Foods of Mexico (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1990 November 16 - 1991 January 13

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in November 16, 1990 and closed January 13, 1991. Located on Floor 2 in the Akeley Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Pre-Hispanic Foods of Mexico" was an exhibition about Mexican cuisine before the arrival of Columbus.

Summary

"Pre-Hispanic Foods of Mexico" was an exhibition about Mexican cuisine before the arrival of Columbus. On view were more than 70 color photos illustrating the foods eaten by the Mayas, Aztecs and other Meso-Americans before the arrival of the Spaniards. The exhibition focused on foods derived from the plant, animal and mineral kingdoms. Guest curator for the exhibition was Teresa Castello Yturbide. Jill Vexler was the exhibition coordinator. The photographs were taken by Michel Zabe. The exhibition was sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico in New York and the brokerage house, Operadora de Bolsa International, S.A. In conjunction with the exhibition, the Museum Restaurant served Mexican cuisine. The photo exhibit, an Arthur Ross Exhibit of the Month, was on view in the Akeley Gallery of the American Museum of Natural History from November 16, 1990 through January 13, 1991.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Teresa Castello; Jill Vexler.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, October 4, 1990. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Akeley Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

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