The Burn Came to Norfolk

by | Jun 8, 2017 | PHOTOGRAPHY

 The Art Of Burning Man opening party took over Hermitage Museum and Gardens last weekend and from now until Oct. 14, the museum plans to have events around this exhibit.

The Art of Burning Man from Todd Raviotta on Vimeo.





Above photos by Eleise Theuer Photography


Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty

Josephine the Colossal Skeletal Marionette by Christian Breeden


Photo sequence by Todd Raviotta

 Compound Eye/I by Kirsten Berg

Storied Haven by Five Ton Crane



Reinhold and Mr. Jennings of PLF

From the museum website:

“The first museum exhibition dedicated to the art of the Burning Man event held annually in Nevada will open at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens in June 2017. The exhibition will feature outdoor and indoor artworks from seven of Burning Man’s artist teams: Michael Garlington, Charles Gadeken, James Peterson, Bree Hylkema and Sean Orlando of Five Ton Crane, Kirsten Berg, Gregg Fleishman, and Christopher Schardt. Immersive, large-scale sculptures and interactive installations will transform the Hermitage grounds for five months.”

SEE THE EXHIBITION AT NIGHT!
Burning Man Nights:
Thursdays from 7-10pm

June 15, 29; July 13, 27;
August 10, 17, 24, 31;
September 7, 14, 21, 28;
October 5, 12

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____




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