Burning Man Arts | Burning Man Journal

What It Takes to Bring Burning Man to the Smithsonian

March 12, 2018 By Kim Cook

What happens when your email inbox announces an interest in Burning Man from the Smithsonian? What does it mean for the founders, the community, and the artists of Burning Man? ...Read More

BRC Art

Black Rock Lighthouse Service Illuminates the Playa

August 29, 2016 By Shalaco

There is now a shining beacon in deep playa it shimmers from 11:00 and G and can be gleamed far ...Read More

BRC Art

Iron Monkeys Celebrate 10 Years and Forge a Community

August 19, 2016 By AngelBe a.k.a. Pamela Biery

In 2006, a small group of Seattle-based artisans began a blacksmithing project for Burning Man: Luminferous. The project not only ...Read More

Global Art

The Music of da Vinci’s Workshop Is an Amazing Polyphonic Soundscape

August 16, 2016 By Caveat Magister

Most of our discussions about the Renaissance have focused on the visual arts and the architecture - but the music ...Read More

Global Art, Regionals

Black Rock City Rendezvous in Nantes Pt III: Flying Machines

August 12, 2016 By Megs Rutigliano

On the hot summer evening of July 9, Les Machines’ larger-than-life elephant and spider were out in full force, along ...Read More

BRC Art

Mazu Goddess of the Empty Sea Returns with Theme Camp and Mutant Vehicle

August 12, 2016 By AngelBe a.k.a. Pamela Biery

This year, why leave your playa transport in the lap of the gods when you could travel in the hand ...Read More

BRC Art

Arts & Civic Engagement: the First Seven Months

July 27, 2016 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

BRC Art

SPOILER ALERT: 2016 Playa Artists Show Their Stuff at the Desert Arts Preview

July 26, 2016 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

BRC Art, Global Programming

Tax Breaks and Tools: Empowering our Community with Fiscal Sponsorship

July 25, 2016 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

BRC Art, Building BRC

Inside the Generator, Space Whale, & da Vinci’s Mind

July 24, 2016 By John "Halcyon" Styn

I spent the last week working on the Dream Swing at The Generator in Sparks, NV. This place is ...Read More