Each year, something extraordinary rises from the dust of the Black Rock Desert. Black Rock City becomes the third-largest city in Nevada for one month of the year, complete with its own FAA-approved airport. Urban planners, architects and civic leaders from across the globe travel here to study its temporary yet highly functional design. Produced by the Burning Man Project, the event is as much about community and experimentation as it is about art.
This year’s theme, “Tomorrow Today,” challenges participants to imagine futures while grounding themselves in the present. The opening days of the Burn were marked by severe weather conditions, as wind and dust storms tested the resilience of every participant. Rather than divide people, it brought them closer together. Amid it all, photographer Eleanor Preger was there, camera in hand, capturing not only the art and commemorations but also the spirit of unity that defines Burning Man. > Read More
