Out in the vast openness of the Tankwa Karoo, this year’s AfrikaBurn (27 April – 3 May) once again transformed the desert into a temporary city shaped entirely by its people. With around 11,000 participants making the journey into Tankwa Town, the scale was undeniable, yet it never lost its sense of intimacy. What sets it apart is its intention, which misinterpreted by most is not positioned as a traditional music festival, but rather a participatory art gathering rooted in […]

