Arts + Civics | Burning Man Journal

Black Rock City 2022: Content and Design Showcase

August 5, 2022 By Deets Shay

We’re packing our things, heading to the desert, and will soon be entering Black Rock City — our minds buzzing with excitement. We’ll throw caution to the dust and explore ...Read More

BRC Art

Dave Keane & Folly Builders’ Next Act: “Paradisium,” a Sustainably-Built Forest

July 29, 2022 By Marisa Belger

For some organizations, sustainability is something they have to do, an add-on that helps keep integrity intact and values respected. ...Read More

BRC Art

The Radical Reciprocity of Art for Trees

July 28, 2022 By Marisa Belger

You can’t create giant wooden art without sacrificing a few trees. This is a fact that’s never been lost on ...Read More

BRC Art

“The Tinkle Drum”: The Sweet Melody of People-powered Art

July 18, 2022 By Bibi Bliekendaal

If you’ve watched Desert Arts Preview and followed other Black Rock City art announcements, you’re aware that we’re championing playa ...Read More

BRC Art, The Theme

Waking Dreams: Evoking Greener Burns

July 15, 2022 By Kirsten Weisenburger

If Black Rock City and our global community are in fact a manifestation of our collective dreams, what have we ...Read More

BRC Art, The Theme

Waking Dreams: Art from a Dusty Dreamland

July 11, 2022 By Christine "LadyBee" Kristen

After not building our home in the desert for two years, Black Rock City does indeed feel like a distant ...Read More

BRC Art

“The Solar Shrine” Creator — An Interview with Honoraria Recipient Antwane Lee

July 7, 2022 By Erin Douglas

I received my first text communication from Antwane Lee in early March 2020. The seriousness of the coronavirus was still ...Read More

Global Art

Three Questions About Creating Transformational Experiences Anywhere

April 4, 2022 By Caveat Magister

Hey, how do transformative experiences work? Great question! In February I led the first in a series of virtual panel ...Read More

Global Art

Boundless Space Artist Stories Part 11: Suspension as Peak Experience with Benjamin Langholz

March 22, 2022 By Kirsten Weisenburger

Welcome to number eleven in our Boundless Space storytelling series, which introduces just a few of the astonishing artists who ...Read More

BRC Art

Introducing the 2022 Black Rock City Honoraria

March 11, 2022 By Katie Hazard

Burning Man Arts is thrilled to announce the art installations selected for Black Rock City 2022 Honorarium art grants. There’s ...Read More