Utilising the data and research from the Phenomenon of Opportunities
(Fenómeno de Oportunidades) team, this exhibition explores how the desert communities of northern Peru have adapted to the impact of El Niño, the shifting band of warm ocean currents found on the Pacific coast of South America. Blending archaeological evidence from the Moche and Chimú cultures, modern-day objects from Peruvian fishing communities, and contemporary artwork by Scottish artist Frances Law,‘When it Rains, We Harvest’ is a timely study of community, heritage, climate change and fishing. Curated by MLitt Museum and Gallery Students at University of St Andrews.
