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Wednesday, November 6, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 7 Museum shares art and culture of Burning Man Most of the year, the 1,000 square miles of the Black Rock Desert in northwest Nevada sit isolated, occupied by wildlife that has adapted to thrive in the harsh envi- ronment. Two nearby towns, Empire and Gerlach, are home to a population of less than 800 residents. Then in early August, a temporary city of 80,000 begins to emerge as people arrive to erect colossal works of art. For nine days at sum- mer9s end, a community gath- ers dedicated to self-expres- sion and transformation. It is Black Rock City, and this February, the High Desert Museum will give visitors a glimpse into the phenomenon called Burning Man. The new, original Museum exhibit, <Infinite Moment: Burning Man on the Horizon,= opens on February 1, 2020. The exhibition will explore the history, art, culture and impact of the event. Infinite Moment: Burning Man on the Horizon will explore the ways that the High Desert enables and empow- ers the art and community of Burning Man. The vastness of the Black Rock Desert pro- vides a unique backdrop for art, allowing for large-scale pieces that take shape and transform according to the elements and position of the sun. After sunset, the struc- tures glow with vibrant lights and the desert is filled with a cacophony of sound. The roots of Burning Man lie on San Francisco9s Baker Beach. In 1986, artist Larry Harvey and his friend Jerry James built a wooden man that stood eight feet tall. Joined by 20 friends, they burned the structure to mark the summer solstice. The event became a tradition, and more people PHOTO PROVIDED attended every year, leading Burning Man is a cultural phenomenon that crops up in the Nevada desert. organizers to move the grow- ing celebration to the alkali Self-expression, Communal Programs and talks will also flats of Black Rock Desert Effort, Civic Responsibility, take place at the Museum in 1990. The annual event L e a v i n g N o T r a c e , during the duration of the now includes hundreds of art Participation and Immediacy. exhibition. installations, leading to the The principles are core to the The High Desert Museum reference of Black Rock City Burning Man experience and sent three of its staff to experi- as a <crucible of creativity.= the Museum exhibit. ence this year9s Burning Man, The central Man structure, <We are creating an immer- including Senior Curator still burned at every event, sive experience that will allow of Western History Laura has at times reached over 100 the visitor to engage with the Ferguson, Ph.D. feet. art and one another,= said <We were able to witness The harsh environment of Museum Executive Director firsthand why the experience the desert playa, known for Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. is so meaningful to those who dust storms that lead many <Through the exhibit, visitors take part,= said Ferguson. <It <Burners= to keep goggles and will explore how the vastness was amazing to see the playa masks at the ready, challenges of the High Desert fosters art transformed and to explore art humans at the same time that and creativity not typically in new ways.= it creates a space for a commu- seen within four walls.= Infinite Moment: Burning nity centered on 10 Principles, Original art will be a part Man on the Horizon (www. which will be explored in the of the exhibit. For instance, h i g h d e s e r t m u s e u m . o r g / exhibit. The principles are: artist Jesse Small co-created infinite-moment) opens Radical Inclusion, Gifting, for the exhibition a <mutant Saturday, February 1, 2020 Decommodification, Radical vehicle= to represent the fleet and will be on display through S e l f - r e l i a n c e , R a d i c a l of art cars in Black Rock City. October 4, 2020. S L A T ME n Brow Lee n a y Br rtist B y A Tasty THURSDAY November 7, 5 to 7 p.m. LIVE MUSIC Sat., Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fiddler Bob Baker & Mark Barringer 3 391 91 W W. Casca Cascade scad a d e Ave A Ave. ve e. | 54 541-5 5 541-549-2675 4 1 1-549-2675 5 4 9 2675 corkcellarswinebistro.com k ll i bi elry w • Je air • • ork om W Cust lry Jew e One owner, leather, 5.3L, only 34K — no way! Incredible condition for the year. Bring us your trade-ins Upstairs at 220 S. 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