All artworks in these listings will be presented by these artists on the open playa in Black Rock City. Honoraria Art 
has been awarded a grant by Burning Man Project. Registered Art includes all other projects that have registered for placement on the open playa in BRC. You can learn more about the BRC Art program here.
has been awarded a grant by Burning Man Project. Registered Art includes all other projects that have registered for placement on the open playa in BRC. You can learn more about the BRC Art program here.2024 Art Search for "Speed of the earth"
The Speed of the Earth
The streaking visualization of the Earth’s rotation will be visible from any angle on the playa. However, the ideal angle for maximum effect is neither head-on nor perpendicular, but viewed at an oblique angle. The location of Speed of the Earth will therefore run from the trash fence directly towards the Temple (see map) at an oblique angle to the main city. This light course will span just 800 feet shy of a mile. Each run will last 4.5 seconds, and will recycle every 15 seconds. The virtual speed of the streaking lights will be 784 mph. The placement of the lights will enable this phenomenon to be seen almost anywhere along the esplanade, or in the outer and deep playa.