Burning Man may be over this year, but the spirit never dies. At Burning Man Decompression: Heat The Street Faire, revelers brought Black Rock City to the streets of San Francisco. It was an all-day celebration of the radical free expression that comes to life in the desert each year. Art was everywhere: from huge fiery sculptures to mirrored limousines. And as usual, the collective masterpiece continued well into the night.



A disco-ball limo catches the reflection of a hula hooper.


A couple on stilts entertains the crowd.


Festival goers write and post what they are patriotic about.


This femme fatale funks out in foam.


Another part of the patriotic-values art installation: paper maché figures.


A rusty sculpture showcases controversial literature.


Torching the overpass, this art installation was one of many fire-breathing pieces.


What has two thumbs and no tan lines? This guy.


A tame example of some of the body painting at the Faire.


The Lotus: yet another fire-breathing piece of art.


Covered in snap-on raver clips, this guy was easy to keep tabs on.


Another example of the unique artwork at Burning Man Decompression 2008.