CLIMATE CHANGE READING GROUP OPENS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC

STRANGE Weather Reading Group, a hybrid event that discusses a curated list of source materials on climate change, is now open for registration.

The series of communal readings focuses on the idea of the vernacular of the climate crisis as a strange phenomenon that forces abnormal changes, ecological imbalance and mutations. Topics will be extracted from biomes focusing on interconnected readings, which span from scientific journals and anthropological studies, to professional opinions and artistic literature.

It will be facilitated by Filipino trans-disciplinary artist Derek Tumala, whose expertise delves in the intersections of art, science and technology.

Strange Weather Reading Group is part of Tumala’s research-based project Tropical Climate Forensics, which centers on the Philippine climate and ecological thought.

It is the ongoing online exhibition of the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) of the De La Salle-

College of Saint Benilde.

It is a virtual world that provides an in-depth look at the anchors of the crisis in the tropics across the past, present and speculative future. It features a single crosshatch plane that holds biomes that float as seemingly independent entities.

A planet in its own right, each diorama encapsulates a timeline of climate decisions that led to the current catastrophe.

The collection includes Komunidad (Community), Tubig (Water), Gubat (Forest), Init (Heat), Bulkan (Volcanoes), Bagyo (Typhoon) and Obserbatoryo (Observatory).

Tumala’s work is supported by the British Council’s Creative Commissions for Climate Action, a global program exploring climate change through art, science and digital technology.

Strange Weather Reading Group has sessions at 3 pm on May 27, June 10 and July 15.

More information is available at www.mcadmanila.org.ph.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t take on someone else’s debt or share information that is revealing. Focus on learning, traveling and meetings that offer insight into the changes going on in your field and how best to update your skills and knowledge. Advancement depends on you. ★★★

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pay attention to your needs. Pick up information that encourages emotional growth. A change you want to make at home will cost more than you expect. Revisit your plans and pursue only what you can afford. Avoid intimate relationships at work. ★★★

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Overspending on luxury items or loved ones will lead to stress. Consider sharing expenses with someone who shares your values and respects your privacy. Lowering your overhead will give you peace of mind and a chance to put more toward your goals. ★★

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Work alongside someone who shares your goals, but do not promise more than you can deliver. Honesty will protect you from sending the wrong message and being left paying a price you can’t afford. Stay on track and under budget. ★★★★

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take the initiative and get organized. Deal with the changes you want to make at home with a budget in mind and the desire to do the work yourself. Have patience with partners, but don’t compromise your life or circumstances. ★★

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Conversations will run amok if you or another person is stubborn or pushy. Sort out in your mind what you want and figure out how to reach your goal without disturbing others. Take care of personal finances, legalities and medical issues yourself. ★★★★

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep your plans a secret until you have everything in place. A problem that surfaces at home will be the result of a misunderstanding. When in doubt, go directly to the source and get your facts straight. ★★★

BIRTHDAY BABY:

You are disciplined, intense and clever. You are persistent and protective.

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