# Far-Out Desert Festival Shoots Experience Burning Man Through the John Kilar 'Metropolis' Series By Marie | Published 2011-09-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-kilar-metropolis References: [johnkilar](http://johnkilar.com/project/metropolis/) & [burningman.tumblr](http://burningman.tumblr.com/) If you haven't yet had the chance to attend the eclectic and eccentric week-long Burning Man festival in northern Nevada, the John Kilar 'Metropolis' photo series is the closest you'll find to the real thing. The Los Angeles-based photographer set out to brave the sweltering desert sun to capture the [incredible sights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) at the festival, making for an almost otherworldly series. From Elton John impersonators on stilts to [Barbie communes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-dream-fest), there definitely isn't a lack of incredible treats for the eyes and the ears at the [psychedelic desert festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-in-the-desert). Like a summer camp gone wild, Burning Man is a beloved summer tradition for many North Americans, and the ironically-named John Kilar 'Metropolis' photo series pays tribute to this awesome annual week of wicked fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Festivals:** Utilizing virtual reality technology to create immersive festival experiences without the need for physical attendance. - **Eclectic Photography:** Exploring unconventional and unique photography styles to capture the essence of events and experiences like Burning Man. - **Community-driven Events:** Organizing and promoting events that encourage community participation, self-expression, and creativity. ### Where This Applies - **Virtual Reality Entertainment:** Developing VR platforms and experiences that allow users to engage in immersive and interactive events from the comfort of their homes. - **Photography and Art:** Providing services and products related to unconventional and boundary-pushing photography and artistry. - **Event Planning and Promotion:** Assisting in the organization, promotion, and management of community-driven events that prioritize creativity, self-expression, and community participation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Desert Oasis Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patron-360.md) - [Hybrid Metaverse Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolutland.md) - [Music Festival Fabric Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-mushrooms.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md)