Burning Man 2022 - in pictures

  • An art installation at Burning Man, near Gerlach, Nevada. All photos: AP
    An art installation at Burning Man, near Gerlach, Nevada. All photos: AP
  • A group of festivalgoers ride their bikes on a dusty afternoon in Nevada's Black Rock Desert during Burning Man.
    A group of festivalgoers ride their bikes on a dusty afternoon in Nevada's Black Rock Desert during Burning Man.
  • The 2022 Burning Man theme is Waking Dream.
    The 2022 Burning Man theme is Waking Dream.
  • A piece of art at Burning Man.
    A piece of art at Burning Man.
  • The festival is returning after a two-year hiatus owing to the pandemic.
    The festival is returning after a two-year hiatus owing to the pandemic.
  • The 36-year-old festival was interrupted in 2020 and 2021, with virtual events and burning sessions held instead.
    The 36-year-old festival was interrupted in 2020 and 2021, with virtual events and burning sessions held instead.
  • Participants design and build all the attractions at the short-lived metropolis, as well as organise all activities and events.
    Participants design and build all the attractions at the short-lived metropolis, as well as organise all activities and events.