The most extraordinary and bizarre photos from the past decade of Burning Man

Alison Millington

August 23, 2019 12:27 PM

Philip Volkers

Burning Man photographer and "anthropological enthusiast" Phillip Volkers has photographed the festival for the past decade. Here are some of his most mind-bending, never-before-seen photos.

Burning Man , which starts on August 25, is one of the most fascinating festivals in the world.
The annual "counterculture" event sees roughly 70,000 people visit Black Rock City, Nevada each year.
Visitors form a giant semi-circle in the desert for a weekend of self-expression, civic responsibility, music, and art.
Burning Man photographer and "anthropological enthusiast" Phillip Volkers shared a selection of the most bizarre and intriguing photos he's taken at the festival over the past decade with Business Insider.
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Burning Man is arguably the most captivating festival in the world.

The annual "counterculture" event sees around 70,000 people visit Black Rock City, Nevada each year and form a giant semi-circle for a weekend of self-expression, civic responsibility, music, art, and some pretty crazy fashion choices.

Founded in 1986, the festival which starts on Sunday, August 25 and lasts until Monday, September 2 has been home to some pretty incredible scenes over the years.

Burning Man photographer and "anthropological enthusiast" Phillip Volkers compiled the most extraordinary, never-before-seen images from the past decade of the festival in his book, "Dust to Dawn."

He shared a selection of the photos, from what he calls "a haven for enquiring minds," with Business Insider, and is also releasing a limited number of collector's boxes for 980 ($1,090).

Scroll down to see his most bizarre and intriguing photos from the last decade of Burning Man.

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