Burning with the Man

Cradled within one of the driest deserts of the United States, northeast of Reno, Nevada, lies a city that experiences a cycle of rebirth and demise within the span of a single week. With daytime temperatures soaring to 40°C and plummeting to -10°C at night, the relentless invasion of fine alkaline dust swiftly parches the skin. Amidst this harsh landscape, sudden and violent sandstorms sweep through, as 60,000 individuals from across the globe converge. Standing proudly at the heart of this ephemeral metropolis is the iconic “Man” – a pagan deity, majestic and resolute. Thus, the stage is set for a remarkable narrative…