You are on a quest to know thyself.
Black Rock City Orchestra performs at the Sphinx · Film by World Wide Citizens
The Invitation
Sphinxes rise from the dust, ever patient, witnessing all who approach. To cross between them, one must look deep within.
To visit the Sphinx, one must
Part temple. Part emotional gym. Part quest.
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The Sphinx Gate broke new ground by offering a mythic rite of passage that invited participants to unlock the riddles of their own inner lives… deep psychological work doesn’t always have to be heavy. — Forbes
The Sphinx takes three forms.
The 44-foot originals. Burning Man 2025.
Aiming to return in ’27.
(the minis)
Built and tested at festivals.
A more portable version is in development.
An immersive ritual, guided by Mareesa.
45–75 min, live or virtual.
Not just at Burning Man, but around the world.
We've seen what happens when self-exploration becomes a magical, playful, communal adventure.
Now we want to make this more accessible, and bring it into everyday public spaces and communities.
We have places to train our bodies. Few places exist to explore our inner lives.
We're developing a lighter, more portable Sphinx Portal for parks, town centers, airports, and festivals.
Self-discovery as a shared experience, part of everyday life.
We're gathering feedback as we go, and inviting early partners to help bring this next chapter to life.
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Event dates, dispatches from the threshold, and invitations to cross.
