Desert Arts Preview: An Invitation to the Amazing
Dust off your sense of wonder because Desert Arts Preview 2022 is ready to view!
The return to Black Rock City heralds the return of art, and a fantastic new collection of spectacular, wild, and whimsical art installations. Burning Man Arts is thrilled to share our beloved and exciting event Desert Arts Preview. Step behind the scenes and join our featured artists for virtual tours of their studios and creative process, and gain insights into their inspirations and hopes for their works in progress.
Hosted by Katie Hazard, Associate Director of Art Management
Featured Artists:
Madeline Fried & Matthew Gerring – Alien Drive-Thru
Wes Modes & Lauren Benz – Black Rock Station
Mo Osunbor – Build A Seat
Arthur Mamou-Mani – Catharsis
Matt McConnell – Evolution Field
Kate Greenberg – INCENTER
Bibi Bliekendaal – People-Powered Music aka The Tinkle Drum
Ezra Livingston – Shrine of the Macabre
Usha Seejarim – The Resurrection of the Clothes Peg
Jared Ficklin – The Solar Library
Desert Arts Preview 2021
ArtSpeaks Episode X: Desert Arts Preview Edition! It’s never too early to start planning for Burning Man right? This is especially true for the artists who bring their larger-than-life artworks to Black Rock City. In this special 10th episode of ArtSpeaks, we’ll be celebrating several of these artists, Desert Arts Preview style! We’ll hear from Honoraria artists who are planning on bringing their projects to Black Rock City the next time we can gather together safely. Get a sneak peek at Jason Gronlund’s mysterious masks, Abram Santa Cruz’s interactive light portal, Ashley Stracke’s PeepShow, Michael Christian’s newest creation, the latest news from the Temple, and more. After the program, you’re invited to join us in our very own virtual Desert Arts Preview “lobby” where you can learn more about Burning Man artwork, chat with the artists themselves, and explore a whimsical world with surprises around every corner.