Burning Man 2012: A Fiery Heart

September 6, 2012 4:00AM

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For many, fire performance and art form the heart of Burning Man. The first conclave-wide fire choreography from 2004 was referred to as the pulse, and a relationship with fire is seen throughout the art, art cars, and performances throughout the week. Here is a small sample of fire culture at Burning Man brought to you by CuriousJosh.

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