The ‘Tree of Ténéré’ was a solitary acacia that was once known as the most isolated, loneliest tree in the world. The only tree in over 150 km became a landmark on caravan routes through the Ténére region of the Sahara Desert in northeast Niger. The tree was a symbol for life and finding a way to flourish in the most difficult environments. Unfortunately, a drunk driver drove into the tree and destroyed it. With a team of tech visionaries from New York and San Fransisco, we brought the Tree of Ténéré “back to life” in the desert of Black Rock City at Burning Man 2017. Video footage courtesy of Pace Gallery Cover image photography by Stan Clawson #DRIFT #studioDRIFT #TreeofTenere #SaharaDesert #Niger #BurningMan #BlackRockDesert #treeoflife