Art of Black Rock City 2026
Up Nort' Art Shanty
Nikki McGiggles McGee — Salt Lake City, UT, United States
About
Up Nort Art Shanty is a weathered ice fishing shack improbably perched on the desert lakebed where ancient Lake Lahontan once stretched for miles. Raised above the dust like a relic from another shoreline, it feels like a refuge for the weary burner wandering deep playa. Inside, a simulated ice fishing scene unfolds among fishing gear, odd memorabilia, and quietly unfolding stories of native cutthroat trout and prehistoric waters. Equal parts nostalgia, humor, and ecological storytelling, the shanty blends northern fishing culture with the deep history of the Great Basin.
Where to find it
Installation placements go on the map August 30. Check back then to find this one out there.
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