In “Pik-Nik,” Arko Datto captures the surreal and neon-drenched winter picnic season in West Bengal. What begins as a simple tradition of families gathering in the outdoors transforms through Datto’s lens into a sprawling, chaotic, and vibrant spectacle. The book documents these temporary utopias where millions gather, reflecting the kitsch, the noise, and the deep-seated human need for communal celebration in the face of a crowded urban reality.
