CARGO CULT book project by karen kuehn
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Book filled with photography & quotes to the question what concept would you bring to a new world to better humanity.
Backers: 299
Average Pledge Per Backer: $204
Funded: $60,976 of $60,000
Dates: Jan 8th -> Mar 9th (60 days)
Project By: karen kuehn
Backers: 299
Average Pledge Per Backer: $204
Funded: $60,976 of $60,000
Dates: Jan 8th -> Mar 9th (60 days)
Project By: karen kuehn
$60,976
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 9 @ 16:02 -0400 GMT
101%
of goal
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Latest News
A FEW HOURS TO GO 3 - 2 - 1 
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Karen and Khemp Choga - OF SERVICE WE ARE BOTH VEHICLES FOR MESSAGES FEELING A MASSIVE OUT POURING OF SUPPORT. THANK YOU for your pledges. This is my second KS and it doubled in pledges from the 2010. I feel this book will be a landmark for the... (Read More)
REWARD POST UPDATE JUST TO BE CLEAR.
March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Early on I was encouraged to do a reward of portrait shoots on the playa. A NYC friend of mine pledged thinking I was going to her home to shoot....In her innocence she didn't realize I meant on the Playa. I really felt odd about doing a reward... (Read More)
3 DAYS TO GO - PASSENGER MANIFEST TO DATE
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Spread Expressing Gratitude to all those whom have pledged and supported CARGO Cult HELLO to all of you whom have pledged thus far. BIG WARM THANK YOU> We have three days left. Please share if your able and let s see if we can get another 600... (Read More)
GROUP Shots TO CELEBRATE STAFF at BURNING MAN HEaT & DPW
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
DPW - Department of Public Works HEaT Heavy Equipment and Transportation Hats off to all the volunteers that spend many long days and nights putting the city together so that all the burners, and artist can arrive and set up and enjoy Burning... (Read More)
MAKING GOAL ? Could still happen but if not . . .
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Home is Where the HEART is. Mine is EVERYWHERE with ART & Temples for mine is global. Were at the end of this kick starter. It's incredible to have so many pledges and yet not enough to press a book over seas let alone in America. I have had... (Read More)
Promenade a Duex
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
KIRK JELLUM & KRISTEN ULMER KIRK JELLUM & KRISTEN ULMER (Read More)
MAKING ART WITH FILM .... making history
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
FILM CREW moving quietly amoungst the masses (Read More)
The FRONT PORCH by Zac Carroll
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The FRONT PORCH Love One of my favorite places at BRC is the FRONT PORCH. Zac and his clan of buddies always have agood time. The music suits me and many. Seems some art directors are liking his vibe too as some TV spots are looking very... (Read More)
Kickstarter is recommending you CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone. I changed my password on my Kickstarter. I think we all need to do this to be secure with our credit cards and forms of payment. I am sorry for the trouble if any. karen (Read More)
EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Emergency Services - THANK YOU To all those volunteers that make Burning Man a safer place. (Read More)
SKINNY KITTY
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The SKINNY KITTY STORY Holly Newstead Performing - SKINNY KITTY The Large Dome is SKINNY KITTY (Read More)
Star of The City NYC
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Core piece by Adi Azulay & his crew. Gorgeous day or night (Read More)
ART That HEALS
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This piece was placed so many could grieve losses and possibly feel a little bit better. Rangers are a big part of the Black Rock City experience. Not unlike a ranger from State and National Parks you can reach out to them if your in need of... (Read More)
A LOVING SOUND
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Foxy McSugah - plays her bowls to create a loving harmony. (Read More)
YOUNG LOVE "Kindling"
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dwight Upton and Charlotte Strawn (Read More)
Zachary Coffin - Artist
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The UNIVERSE Revolves Around YOU (Read More)
BONUS - I NEED ALL OF YOUR HELP
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Can I get all of you to help me get 5 pledges each from your friends. I will GIFT you a KARMA hoodie if you can get five pledges each. I NEED HELP. If all 209 of you do this we will make GOAL and you will each have an incredible GOOD KARMA HOODIE.... (Read More)
NEW REWARDS ADDED ON
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Anyone wanting to upgrade or adjust for another pledge can do so after we make goal. I am open to making sure you are all feeling great about your rewards. Thank you. (Read More)
HOMOUROBOROS - By Peter Hudson
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hanging out with Peter is an ENERGETIC experience. Peter Hudson & Warren Trezevant discussing SNAKE placement. (Read More)
Leading the CRONE CEREMONY
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Melissa Barron one of the Temple of Whollyness Creators & Dr. Deb Windham leading the Crone Ceremony to the Temple opening. (Read More)
The Walter Camp - Sunrise for a Group Celebration
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Camp Photographer finally gets in a shot. Robert Farthing (Read More)
JOHN FRUM by Danger Ranger
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A BRC Surprise - JOHN FRUM -Danger Ranger shares a little Playa history. (Read More)
BIG SHOES TO FILL
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
KIKI STOCKHAMMER EMBRACING TRUTH is BEAUTY by Marco Cochrane (Read More)
PHOTO CHAPEL Guess Who is bringing "SURRENDER" to humanity?
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Artist/ Photographer Mike Garlington & CREW (Read More)
FILM MAKERS EVERYWHERE, ONLY ONE SOULCAM
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
SOULCAM - A quiet way to capture images (Read More)
The Fire Ritual to Commence Burning Man
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
EL DIABLO the Cauldron by Tabasco & The Iron Monkeys Crimson Rose center - Tabasco far right (Read More)
ALIGNING ENERGY of ELDERS The Crone Ceremony
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
CRONE CONNECTION (Read More)
ARTIST JESS HOBBS
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Artist Jess Hobbs in a STATE of FLUX (Read More)
the LAMPLIGHTERS
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
UTILITITY of Burning Man - Hail the Volunteers (Read More)
Temple of WHOLLYNESS
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Temple of Whollyness http://temple2013.org/about/ (Read More)
Whose Got Probane?
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Jeff Schomberg and Eric "PROPANIAC" Smith Rocket Riders. (Read More)
What is the YES Project?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
MOSAIC SPACESHIP by Dana Albany A Special Gem landed on the playa this year. What CARGO are they bringing to humanity? “Equality and compassion would lead to a more peaceful humankind existence.”Dana Albany “Love, most of all you need... (Read More)
WHATS HE BUILDING?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
BRC SMOKING CRATER by Brett Miller A CRATER . One of the great gifts of arriving early is catching the creating processes of the artist. This piece is like a National Monument. It had a Kiosk and than the sacred space for the natives to... (Read More)
Whose having a ChAoTic AFFAIR?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
A ChAoTiC AFFAIR NATHAN KANDUS artist and his team of creatives. This piece is interesting for sure. A 42' tall chaotic magnetic ride-able pendulum. Base: 30' across Weight: 3500lbs 14 magnets which have a pull force of 450 lbs each CREW consists... (Read More)
WHOSE GOT STYLE?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Proud Mother & Daughter JENNIFER RAISER & ADDIE BACON Aka Coco Cabana and her kitten cub. Chilling pre-event for a quick shot with me. What CARGO are the gals bringing to humanity? "Care for one another and self awareness." Jennifer... (Read More)
WHO HAS AN ANIMATED MIND?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
TANTALUS by Peter Hudson Peter Hudson the artist of this piece is more than animated. He is energated; (my new word for engerized) I have never met a man with as much energy. For a photographer it's more than a golden apple it's playtime. We... (Read More)
Who MOST Would I Like To Bring To Burning MAN?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Mother & Daughter PARENTS with kids are really wonderful to see on the Playa. I can only imagine bringing mine! They have taken me and my kid camping all our lives. I have learned all those skills from them over many interesting trips with... (Read More)
Who is Mesmerizing ?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
J U S T M A R R I E D LOVERS Kate & Blazy dancing down the Playa. Everyone stops and watches in awe. I met Kate in 2010 I saw her dancing with a sculpture. It was jaw dropping to see her interact with such conviction and grace. We just... (Read More)
WHO WANTS TO LET THE WOMEN RUN THINGS?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
P H O T O G R A P H E R S I love all these photographers. I tend to run rogue under the radar but over the years I have expanded my net work of shooters that I have come to admire. One over slept...otherwise...we have an sweet gathering the... (Read More)
RITUAL IS A FIRE
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
CRIMSON ROSE & "El Diablo" The Fire Cauldron Starting the fire for Burning Man is part of Crimsons gift to the Burners and BM. She arrives into center camp where the Cauldron always sits. At Sunset on the first night of the burn she starts... (Read More)
WHOSE GOT STYLE?
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Eric Westerlund * BIG RED ERIC WESTERLUND with his CARGO " Tolerance. Where there is no judgements, there exists true equality, each one unique, each one beautiful, each one loved." Eric Westerlund Camping with the Walter Camp I met so many sweet... (Read More)
WHOSE GOT A HEART FULL?
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
HEARTFULLNESS - Katy Boynton Playa beauty Katy takes five to let me get a piece of her heart covered. It was interesting to come upon her while she was assembling the heart. It was in two halves at the time. Very symbolic and yet she made it... (Read More)
DUST CITY DINER
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
A SUPER TREAT TO EAT WITH THE CREW OF DUST CITY DINER Sunrise shoot with Peter Hudson. The Dust City Diner rolls up! Wow were going to have an amazing breakfast served up hot coffee, o.j. and hot cakes. A treat for anyone who has been... (Read More)
Who Is The Seaman That Lives On The Ocean Most Of The Year?
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Maritime Man Christian Yuhas is the cousin of my friend Josh Keppel. Energetic and open he shared the view of his fridge. Camping with a full fridge makes sense to me. His job is on the ocean and he's got a set of sea leggs to go with that... (Read More)
WHO IS JERRY SNYDER?
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
GIANT ICHTHYOCAUR Jerry is a lawyer by day and yes the ARTIST behind this piece. What is his cargo ? "Abusurdity." Jerry Snyder (Read More)
What is Quentin Davis packing as his CARGO
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Artist of REEF HIS CARGO IS: "The idea that you can have a judgmental attitude but, under no circumstances, can you share your judgments with others." Quentin Davis (Read More)
What is artist Christopher Cianciarulo bringing as his CARGO?
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
LIGHT UMBRELLAS "SCIENCE" Christopher Cianciarulo I met him while he was installing this forest of umbrellas, harsh daylight but I could imagine them at dusk like galaxies beyond, so I came back to see how they would feel visually. It was truly... (Read More)
THE CHURCH TRAP - Artist Rebekah Waites
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
WHAT IS REBEKAH BRINGING AS CARGO? "Questioning." Rebekah Waites The CHURCH TRAPThis piece will have two spreads. One outside and one inside. When you see it you can't help but say WOW! You walk in and go WOW again for the organ awaits... (Read More)
Michael Christian Artist
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
What CARGO is he bringing to a new world humanity? "What would I bring as my cargo . as much laughter as possible." Michael Christian LINK TO MOVIE about artist installation. Music Jimi Hendrix Day Book karen kuehn (Read More)
The 10 Principles of Burning man
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Artist Yarrow Mazzetti welding the Revitalize Toothbrush piece. The 10 Principles of Burning Man Radical Inclusion Gifting Decommodification Radical Self-reliance Radical Self-expression Communal Effort Civic Responsibility Leaving No Trace... (Read More)
Honorable Mention
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
HOW AND WHY I CHOOSE WHAT I DO The way I work is simple. By the seat of my pants. I experience art and people like a plant growing to light. I get up before sunrise and go. Sometimes you see small and sometimes you see big. Chaos is the best... (Read More)
WHY AM I DOING THIS FUNDING?
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
COMPARE PRICES: Blurb book is 138.99 plus shipping for one 12x12 same size book I am producing now. Print on demand. Press many at once for less and I can sell them for 60.00 includes shipping. I always make the books but the post pressing print on... (Read More)
GETTING NAKED AT BURNING MAN
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
NUDITY I love to shoot it. Doesn't mean I want to be nude in public. My mom is here now with a pledge so I have to be extra careful. As every child wishes for a parent to be proud. I love getting naked like the best of my friends. Hot springs,... (Read More)
LAUNCH aka foreword by Bryan Tedrick
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Launch aka Foreword for CARGO Cult Foreword by Bryan Tedrick . Photography by karen kuehn “Images are powerful. Their language is something we can attempt to describe but better to feel their meaning in the moment than translate them into symbols.... (Read More)
V.I.P Lounge
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
V.I.P Lounge First spread in the book will be giving gratitude to those folks that got this project off the ground. Thanking those who brought me to work at Burning Man. I have included the subjects and pledge's as well as my family and... (Read More)
NEW REWARD - Good K A R M A Hoodie
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
HOODIE pledge is 60.00 includes shipping. Must recieve 50 pledges minimal to out put. Pledge can be applied to other options as well, like a book. (Read More)
LIKE by Dadara
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
"LIKE" by Dadara Day 14 137 pledges with 880 to go! GOOD MORNING! Can you all help out by "LIKE"ing the pledge pages, the more LIKES clicked will help our community see the current project needing funding. Might catch a few pledges. ... (Read More)
Cut & Pin
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
LAY OUTS TAKING SHAPE Today we put together over 100 spreads with quotes. Were steady and on a roll with a lot more to edit and place. I love the process of sorting. Here's a snippet to put this day to bed. Have a great week. Happy Dr.... (Read More)
FOREWORD by Bryan Tedrick
January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
FOREWORD ready set go! Deciding who is right for each project is a process. The Foreword is like a key in the ignition...it can set the tone. Having someone I really respect is always a goal Every time I study Bryan's art I am so humbled by... (Read More)
Passenger List Update
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Temple Builders Preparing for The Crone Ceremony Passenger List: please let me know if I need to make any corrections. 1 - 127 day 11 #1 Jennifer Esperanza #2 Carol Chamberlain #3 Steiner Smith #4 Krissy Akaff #5 Josh Keppel #6 Katherine Maxwell #7... (Read More)
NEW REWARD - Personal PORTRAIT Shoot on the PLAYA
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The Image above links to : Catch of the Day book project from 2009 BM BE PHOTOGRAPHED AT MY CAMP ON THE PLAYA - I will be available all day first come first serve and everyone will be celebrated as they arrive. You can look at my Catch of the Day... (Read More)
KARMA REWARD -HATS BLACK & WHITE $35.00 includes shipping
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
CAMO karen kuehn LOGO hat REWARD $25.00 includes Shipping
January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
FREE KEY FOB
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
COMMUNITY THAT ROCKS Bill Odbert contacted me to help generate pledges. He has donated 500 key fobs and if funded I will send him cash to pay for the rings. This will be included in the first 500 book pledges. I'm sure I can get more but for... (Read More)
YOUR NUMBERS # s
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
STRENGTH in NUMBERS #s DRAWING YOUR # All pledges are assigned a number. Don't worry if you can't remember it. I will. Those numbers represent your passenger award. Everyone will be in this drawing and lots of things will be gifted. Swag and... (Read More)
PLEDGE CLARITY
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Once your pledge is made to kick starter, you can increase it for rewards. The total amount under the first reward for books can be for many books if you like. Just increase your pledge. There seems to be no counter but me. Adding books onto... (Read More)
Costs & Prior Books Print on Demand
January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
NOT MY FIRST RODEO Actually it is with mass pressing of one book. I am discouraged with the prices for print on demand books. This is my 5th book done at Burning Man. I am doing all the photo edits and it will go into design mode more each week... (Read More)
DAY 3
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
PASSENGERS LIST IS GROWING Day 3 We have made daily pledges to meet goals thus far! Many days to go and the passenger list is growing. Yes you are the top 38 and you have all inspired me to design some sort of swag to go on this journey. ... (Read More)
Puh Pow - CREDIT DUE
January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Cargo Cult BLASTED OFF and your included. I feel this journey is one we will all make together picking up passengers daily along the way. I will be featuring everyone that pre-purchases a book and supports the manifestation of mass printing for... (Read More)
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