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These photos capture the craziness of Burning Man

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Mackenzie Samet
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Aug 29, 2018

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The "Painted People," of San Francisco and New York, wear only paint for clothing.
The “Painted People,” of San Francisco and New York, wear only paint for clothing. Getty Images

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Burning Man festival, 2003
Burning Man festival, 2003 Getty Images

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A group of people lie on the ground for a community nude picture.
A group of people lie on the ground for a community nude picture. AFP/Getty Images

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Traditional vehicles are banned, but "Mutant Vehicles" are an exception at Burning Man.
Traditional vehicles are banned, but “Mutant Vehicles” are an exception at Burning Man. Getty Images

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A "Burning Man" participant holds up his arms as the wooden man effigy is burned.
A “Burning Man” participant holds up his arms as the wooden man effigy is burned. AFP/Getty Images

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A giant head, one of many art installations
A giant head, one of many art installations Toronto Star via Getty Images

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Burning Man, 2003
Burning Man, 2003 Getty Images

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Burning Man, 2003
Burning Man, 2003 Getty Images

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Artists perform in front of a wood structure set on fire
Artists perform in front of a wood structure set on fire AFP/Getty Images

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A woman rides a bike on the Black Rock City desert.
A woman rides a bike on the Black Rock City desert. AFP/Getty Images

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An intricate installation built by artists
An intricate installation built by artists Getty Images

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A satellite image of the Burning Man festival
A satellite image of the Burning Man festival DigitalGlobe/Getty Images

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