Forget the (Electronic) Beats; Let’s Talk About the (Live) Bands
As with so much of the magic of Black Rock City, you never know what you'll find as you wander the backstreets or pedal into the dust. But, if you ...Read More
Black Rock City Rendezvous in Nantes Pt III: Flying Machines
On the hot summer evening of July 9, Les Machines’ larger-than-life elephant and spider were out in full force, along ...Read More
Mazu Goddess of the Empty Sea Returns with Theme Camp and Mutant Vehicle
This year, why leave your playa transport in the lap of the gods when you could travel in the hand ...Read More
Arts & Civic Engagement: the First Seven Months
By Kim Cook
When I joined Burning Man seven months ago, many people suggested that I communicate my vision or plans as the ...Read More
SPOILER ALERT: 2016 Playa Artists Show Their Stuff at the Desert Arts Preview
By Jon Mitchell
Can’t wait one more month to see what artistic wonders the playa has in store? We know the feeling. For ...Read More
Tax Breaks and Tools: Empowering our Community with Fiscal Sponsorship
By Josh Lease
You may have heard about the $1.2 million in honoraria grants, $1.5 million in services to playa projects, $500,000 in ...Read More
Inside the Generator, Space Whale, & da Vinci’s Mind
I spent the last week working on the Dream Swing at The Generator in Sparks, NV. This place is ...Read More
Life and Times of the Art Department: DaveX Marks the Spot
By DaveX
I am sure there are hundreds of tales that tell the full story of the Art Department, but I will ...Read More
Black Rock City Rendezvous in Nantes Pt II: Kumo the Spider
At 11:45 am, I arrived at Cathedral de St. Pierre, where an excited crowd was assembling to witness the public ...Read More
Black Rock City Rendezvous in Nantes Pt I: The Grand Elephant
I just arrived today on the Isle of Nantes, France, home to Les Machines de l'île for the kick-off of ...Read More