Going Up In Flames

Remember the mesmerizing Temple Galaxia by French architect Arthur Mamou-Mani at the 2018 Burning Man? Yup, that’s the same structure in the picture, and we can’t stop looking! The towering temple blazes brightly and casts a golden glow upon awed spectators.

Many festival-goers find solace within its wooden walls, seeking spiritual cleansing from pain, loss, attachment, or grief. Some even exchange vows of love, making lifetime commitments in its sacred confines. Yet, its existence is transient. Despite its beauty and the memories forged within, as the festival concludes, the temple meets its fiery fate, symbolizing release, renewal, and the impermanence of life.