Presentation

Samuel Cueto is a Spanish-Algerian photographer, born in 1977.

His photos talk about ghettos in Bangkok, Phuket or Pattaya- places where tourists don't usually go, a dodgy environment where social rejects, drug deals, mafia and prostitutes live. The reality of this working class area is shown by him in an unfiltered manner and without any political concerns.

Familiar with this environment, Samuel Cueto also talks to us about himself through portraits of those people with an obvious chaotic background, weakened but genuine beings, who have a wonderfully magnetic effect on the spectator.

While many photographers have tried to capture the world of ghettos and suburbs without actually managing to go beyond the exoticism of a safari photography, Samuel Cueto isn't worried about dirtying his hands and showing what goes on behind the scenes like the scum or the rejected ones by our society.

This young photographer has managed to focus on our current problems through his camera: accepting the other for who he is despite his background and origins.

Mostly in black and white, his photos are aesthetically pleasing and let out a sort of timelessness, all the while highlighting the features, physical expression and the look of his subjects.

Samuel Cueto exhibited his "City of Smile" series at the Galerie Argentic from March till April 2016.

The 193 Gallery presents the second big exhibition of Samuel Cueto from the 24 of October to the 30 of November 2018, with exclusive new works made in India and Senegal.


Read more
All artworks of Samuel Cueto

Filter by :

Photography

Photography, The eyes, Samuel Cueto

The eyes

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Proud Mama, Samuel Cueto

Proud Mama

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 50 x 40 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Kum kum, Samuel Cueto

Kum kum

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 50 x 40 cm

€900

Photography, Thoughts, Samuel Cueto

Thoughts

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, 4 girls, Samuel Cueto

4 girls

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 cm

€900

Photography, Tomorrow, Samuel Cueto

Tomorrow

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 cm

€960

Photography, The old mustache, Samuel Cueto

The old mustache

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 50 x 40 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, My husband's story, Samuel Cueto

My husband's story

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 50 x 40 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Multiplications, Samuel Cueto

Multiplications

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Mischievous, Samuel Cueto

Mischievous

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 50 x 40 cm

€900

Photography, Medication, Samuel Cueto

Medication

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Mama Lova, Samuel Cueto

Mama Lova

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 50 x 40 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Haircut, Samuel Cueto

Haircut

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 cm

€900

Photography, Boyz N the Hood, Samuel Cueto

Boyz N the Hood

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 50 x 40 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Tight chickens, Samuel Cueto

Tight chickens

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, The eyes of the boat, Samuel Cueto

The eyes of the boat

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Swarming mass, Samuel Cueto

Swarming mass

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Spleen IV, Samuel Cueto

Spleen IV

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Sacred cow, Samuel Cueto

Sacred cow

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, On the head, Samuel Cueto

On the head

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Number Eleven, Samuel Cueto

Number Eleven

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Nap Time, Samuel Cueto

Nap Time

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, Little girls on the street, Samuel Cueto

Little girls on the street

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€900

Photography, 4 monkeys, Samuel Cueto

4 monkeys

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 x 1 cm

€800

Photography, Laughing memories, Samuel Cueto

Laughing memories

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 80 x 120 x 1 cm

€8,000

Photography, 1%, Samuel Cueto

1%

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 120 x 80 x 1 cm

€8,000

Photography, The Gang, Samuel Cueto

The Gang

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 120 x 80 x 1 cm

€8,000

Photography, Queen lady, Samuel Cueto

Queen lady

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 80 x 120 x 1 cm

€8,000

Photography, Dragon, Samuel Cueto

Dragon

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 120 x 80 x 1 cm

€8,000

Photography, Silence 2, Samuel Cueto

Silence 2

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 120 x 80 x 1 cm

€6,000

Photography, Venus, Samuel Cueto

Venus

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 40 x 50 cm

€900

Photography, Marisa Papen 4, Samuel Cueto

Marisa Papen 4

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 120 x 80 x 0.4 cm

€8,000

Photography, Marisa Papen 3, Samuel Cueto

Marisa Papen 3

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 120 x 80 x 0.4 cm

€8,000

Photography, Marisa Papen 2, Samuel Cueto

Marisa Papen 2

Samuel Cueto

Photography - 120 x 80 x 0.4 cm

€8,000

Discover our selections of works by artists

Need help finding your favorite? Consult our selection pages made for you.
Need to know more?

Who is the artist?

Samuel Cueto is a Spanish-Algerian photographer, born in 1977.

His photos talk about ghettos in Bangkok, Phuket or Pattaya- places where tourists don't usually go, a dodgy environment where social rejects, drug deals, mafia and prostitutes live. The reality of this working class area is shown by him in an unfiltered manner and without any political concerns.

Familiar with this environment, Samuel Cueto also talks to us about himself through portraits of those people with an obvious chaotic background, weakened but genuine beings, who have a wonderfully magnetic effect on the spectator.

While many photographers have tried to capture the world of ghettos and suburbs without actually managing to go beyond the exoticism of a safari photography, Samuel Cueto isn't worried about dirtying his hands and showing what goes on behind the scenes like the scum or the rejected ones by our society.

This young photographer has managed to focus on our current problems through his camera: accepting the other for who he is despite his background and origins.

Mostly in black and white, his photos are aesthetically pleasing and let out a sort of timelessness, all the while highlighting the features, physical expression and the look of his subjects.

Samuel Cueto exhibited his "City of Smile" series at the Galerie Argentic from March till April 2016.

The 193 Gallery presents the second big exhibition of Samuel Cueto from the 24 of October to the 30 of November 2018, with exclusive new works made in India and Senegal.

What are their 3 main works?

What is Samuel Cueto’s artistic movement?

The artistic movements of the artists are: Black and White Portraits

When was Samuel Cueto born?

The year of birth of the artist is: 1977