Drenched in the saturated colors of the festival, the artist draws focus on a distinct sense of community, belonging, and strength despite the adversities facing many of the celebrants.
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Long interested in these semi-permanent dwellings and their complicated relationship to the railways, Datto makes images that approach histories of colonialism, migration, and poverty through a filter of colorful lights and the celebratory atmosphere of Diwali. #ArkoDatto#DiwaliThis tweet was posted on February 28, 2022.
In his series “Rail Diwali”, Arko Datto explores how Diwali is celebrated in Kolkata in East India. In Kolkata today, nearly a third of the population lives in areas of informal housing, many of which are located on the borders of the suburban railway tracks. #ArkoDatto#DiwaliThis tweet was posted on February 28, 2022.