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David Best (born 1945) is an internationally renowned American sculptor. He is well known for building immense temples out of recycled wood sheets (discarded from making toys and other punch-outs) for the Burning Man festivals, where they are then burnt to the ground in a spectacle of light and heat.
Learn about David Best, the artist who designs and coordinates the construction of the Burning Man temples since 2000. See his intricate, wooden structures that inspire healing and community, and how he involves the public in his projects.
David Best creates temples for Burning Man that are made of recycled wood and ritually burned at the end of the annual festival. In this video Best discusses the Temple he created for the...
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Learn how David Best became an artist and created stunning temples, sculptures and vehicles out of found materials. Watch his TEDxSonomaCounty talk and discover his artistic journey and vision.
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Learn about David Best, an internationally acclaimed artist who creates elaborate temples, sculptures and vehicles out of found materials. Explore his work at the Burning Man Festival and other locations around the world.
Apr 20, 2018 · Learn how David Best creates ephemeral temples for Burning Man and the Renwick Gallery, inspired by loss and community. See photos, videos and inscriptions of his artworks that are ritually burned at the end of the festival.
David Best is a renowned artist who creates intricate wooden temples for Burning Man, a cultural movement in Nevada. His temple at the Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. offers a space for reflection and tribute to lost loved ones.
