A series about discovering the magic, wonder, and nuggets of intel for navigating the six virtual Worlds of Virtual Burn 2021. Each world is building on the remarkable adventures shared last year — co-creating new and highly imaginative ways to explore what it means to be a virtual Burner. Please use this series as a guide to help you be prepared and stay informed as you travel through the virtual dust.
*Virtual Burn 2021 is being created by the community for the community. Burning Man Project is facilitating participation in these independent experiences by making tickets available on behalf of their producers. See the Virtual Burn 2021 FAQ for more details, including Burning Man Project’s ticket terms and conditions and the contact information for each experience.
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Spotlight on Three Build-A-Burn Artists
By Jane LyonsMeet three community artists who are bringing their visions to virtual life this week at Build-A-Burn, one of the six Virtual Experiences that make up Virtual Burn 2021. Ari Lazer, Adam Dreams, and Teresa Yung have created their virtual art with the support of Build-A-Burn’s community art grants. They bring a range of artistic, Burning …Read More
Dip Your Mind Into the Great Unknown: Experiences Not to Miss This Week in Virtual Burn
Virtual Burn 2021 kicked off today — and oh lordy, it’s delightfully raw and wily in all the right ways. As I poured over an entire week of event listings across seven Worlds, a familiar feeling nestled itself in my belly. It felt a little like I had arrived in Black Rock City, albeit less …Read More
Ready to Rumble? Here’s Everything You Need to Access the Virtual Burn
The digital gates to Virtual Burn 2021* are about to open! Tens of thousands of Burners and new faces will be welcomed Home to pixel-populated playas filled with mind-bending art, events, people, and performances. Thanks to the generous spirit of the independent teams behind these magical experiences, all of them are now accessible for free …Read More
Meet the Worlds Part 6: Share Your Creativity With the Burnerverse on Burn Week: Global Live Stream
Here we go again! August 22 to September 7, 2021, six teams of wildly creative technologists are building Virtual Worlds and inviting one and all to explore, co-create, and play in the digital dust. Welcome to the second in a series of conversations with the amazing humans who have dedicated their summer to building their …Read More
Meet the Worlds Part 5: Cultivating a Year-round Burning Man Community in BRCvr
Here we go again! August 22 to September 7, 2021, six teams of wildly creative technologists are building Virtual Worlds and inviting one and all to explore, co-create, and play in the digital dust. Welcome to the second in a series of conversations with the amazing humans who have dedicated their summer to building their …Read More
Virtual Burn Participation Guide 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Involved
By Jenna SeidenOne of the magical elements of Burning Man culture is (radical) Participation. Burners show up, stuff gets built, and creativity flourishes. Watching Black Rock City emerge from the dust is extraordinary; similarly, being part of Virtual Burn 2021 is quintessentially radical. For those who have the incredible stamina to organize a theme camp, create art, …Read More
Meet the Worlds Part 4: Going Beyond With the Infinite Playa
Here we go again! August 22 to September 7, 2021, six teams of wildly creative technologists are building Virtual Worlds and inviting one and all to explore, co-create, and play in the digital dust. Welcome to the second in a series of conversations with the amazing humans who have dedicated their summer to building their …Read More
Introducing The 2021 Luminous Lotus Virtual Temple
It’s been more than two decades since David Best and Jack Haye first introduced what would become the soul of Burning Man, the Temple. Originally serving as a memorial to a lost loved one, the 2000 Temple of the Mind has inspired future generations of temples. Today they are a sacred space on the edge …Read More
Meet the Worlds Part 3: Immerse Your Senses (and Shake That Virtual Booty) in Dusty Multiverse
Here we go again! August 22 to September 7, 2021, six teams of wildly creative technologists are building Virtual Worlds and inviting one and all to explore, co-create, and play in the digital dust. Welcome to the second in a series of conversations with the amazing humans who have dedicated their summer to building their …Read More
Meet the Worlds Part 2: Cultivating Playa Magic in SparkleVerse
Here we go again! August 22 to September 7, 2021, six teams of wildly creative technologists are building Virtual Worlds and inviting one and all to explore, co-create, and play in the digital dust. Welcome to the second in a series of conversations with the amazing humans who have dedicated their summer to building their …Read More
Meet the Worlds Part 1: Playful, Whimsical Build-A-Burn
Here we go again! August 22 to September 7, 2021, six teams of wildly creative technologists are building Virtual Worlds and inviting one and all to explore, co-create, and play in the digital dust. This post kicks off a series of conversations with the amazing humans who have dedicated their summer to building their World …Read More
Ready to Burn Beyond Time and Space? Meet the Worlds of 2021 Virtual Burning Man!
How much do we love the humans who spent months co-creating this summer’s Virtual Burn? A whole heck of a lot. Since last year’s Multiverse, devoted teams of independent technologists have been deep in code, pixels, and social engineering, building six wholly unique virtual experiences that will welcome virtual Burners from around the globe August …Read More