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Valérie Cueto – Curator, Cultural Strategist, and Art Advisor

Valérie Cueto is a globally respected force in the art world, renowned for her expertise in art production, public art, and curatorial innovation. With over 30 years of experience, she has played a defining role in shaping both historical and contemporary art narratives, seamlessly connecting tradition with bold, forward-thinking visions. A recipient of the prestigious Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French Ministry of Culture, Cueto is celebrated for her commitment to cultural enrichment and artistic discovery.

Born and raised in Paris, Cueto studied at the École du Louvre and Sotheby’s Education, specializing in modern, contemporary, and tribal art. Her early career in esteemed Parisian galleries sharpened her instinct for identifying extraordinary talent and curating exhibitions that resonate with collectors and institutions alike. In 1998, she founded her own gallery in Paris, creating a pioneering space where emerging artists were presented alongside established masters—garnering rapid international acclaim.

In 2006, Cueto relocated to New York, embedding her curatorial voice into the American art scene and expanding her influence through ambitious projects, cultural events, and collaborations with leading institutions. Her work in public art has been particularly transformative, curating large-scale, site-specific commissions for urban spaces, cultural foundations, and corporations. She is widely recognized for her ability to integrate artistic vision with community engagement, creating projects that leave a lasting cultural legacy.

As an art advisor and curator, Cueto is known for building exceptional collections that span centuries, mediums, and geographies. Her approach combines deep scholarship with instinctive taste, offering clients unique access to rare works and private European collections. She curates exhibitions that are both scholarly and experiential, often blurring the lines between art, design, and narrative installation.

Her upcoming exhibition, L’Œil Nomade: Perrin x Cueto, will take place from October 20 to December 20, 2025, at Galerie Philippe Perrin in Paris, during Art Basel Paris and the official Paris Art Week program. The show reimagines the gallery as the apartment of a time-traveling collector, bringing together 18th-century decorative arts, Surrealist masterpieces, and contemporary interventions in an immersive mise-en-scène.

With Franco-Spanish heritage and a nomadic eye, Cueto approaches her work with a cosmopolitan sensibility. Whether curating public spaces or conceptual interiors, she weaves together histories, aesthetics, and new technologies to create experiences that transcend boundaries and engage audiences on a profound, emotional level.