Festival
Burning Man is an annual week-long event in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert focused on art, self-expression, and community. The hashtag documents the temporary city of 70,000+ participants.
Culture
Burning Man principles include radical self-reliance, gifting economy, decommodification, and Leave No Trace. The event features massive art installations, theme camps, and culminates in burning “The Man” sculpture.
Controversy
The festival faces criticism for tech billionaire colonization, environmental impact, and contradicting its anti-capitalist ideals. The 2023 event was disrupted by mud from unexpected rain.