The Vanishing Idealism of Burning Man

Re:The Vanishing Idealism of Burning Man by acconrad on Thursday August 23, 2018 @01:34PM (#17829099)

I've always toyed with the idea of going to Burning Man but I'm turned off by how popular (read: the big, comfy trailers and the stratification of attendees) it has become. Is there a retreat that still is all about art / society-in-a-box?

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Re:The Vanishing Idealism of Burning Man by jvagner on Thursday August 23, 2018 @01:47PM (#17829227)

I don't go to BM, but my teenage son does (with his mother).

His mother and her BM crew make some of the big art you see pictures of every year.

They think it's still great.

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Re:The Vanishing Idealism of Burning Man by acomjean on Thursday August 23, 2018 @02:46PM (#17829658)

I never been to either, but the burners in my area also go to firefly. There also are a variety of burning man associated events at other times.

https://www.fireflyartscollective.org

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Re:The Vanishing Idealism of Burning Man by chrisgat on Thursday August 23, 2018 @01:44PM (#17829198)

I'm not a burner, but I've worked with several. There seems to be local community burner gatherings that are less well known unless you are part of the community and probably have the vibe are you seeking.

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Re:The Vanishing Idealism of Burning Man by egypturnash on Thursday August 23, 2018 @04:48PM (#17830592)

type "[your state] burn" into your favorite search engine, you'll find smaller events with a decent chunk of crossover with the people who are serious about Black Rock City.

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