Burning Man 2012: An Alternate Brand Universe

Aug. 30, 2012 in Featured, Home Page, Media

Why would anyone go to Burning Man? Because it's an alternate universe without brands or money, says Slate's Seth Stevenson. But is it really? Charles Krug figured out a way in (with consequences). Cars are not allowed as transport but cars called Mutant Vehicles are encouraged and even funded by a Burning Man foundation. Or maybe it's a $10 million dollar anti-brand.

The annual festival in the desert is gathering this weekend and it's actually a brand in its own right with tight rules and regulations about what goes and what doesn't (like the Olympics, actually).

If you're going, pack a costume. If you're not, here's some fun reading about what you may or may not be missing (this year's theme is Fertility 2.0).

Amazing Automobile Art from Burning Man 2012 [Elite Daily]

Compound 1: A New Art Installation for Burning Man [Visual News]

The 10 Most Mind-Blowing Art Projects you'll Encounter At Burning Man 2012 [ArtInfo]

Burning Man on Instagram [Boing Boing]

Watch It: Burning Man Live [SFist]

Got a cool Burning Man link? Add it in the comments.

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