by Luciano Ratto
Based in NYC
Ugly Child is an independent photo atelier and curatorial project founded by Luciano Ratto. Working outside institutional frameworks, Ugly Child produces handmade photobooks, editions, and critical writing
Ugly Child also produces curated collections and collaborative editions with artists working in photography and adjacent practices.
Uglychild.atelier@gmail.com
Instagram: Uglychild.ig
Sweet Tarts (Maquette)
By Jordan Monloire
Printing and Hand-Binding (lay flat)
Design and Sequencing in collaboration with Jordan Monloire
2026
The Fragment Collection
featuring: Luciano Ratto, Mack Greene, Marcellus Manier
Craig Mammano, Jordan Monloire, Nate Gowdy, Rachel Demy, Sierry Ayers, Ethan Durke, David Coyle, Rachel Crane, Jake Nelson, Isaac McKenna, Reuben van Hoeve, Julian Castaneda.
For public viewing, refer to Photo Center Northwest (Seattle, WA)
2025
A Few Ups A Thousand Downs
Luciano Ratto, Mack Greene, Marcellus Manier
Baba-yaga,
Seattle, WA
2025
The Fragment Collection
Craig Mammano, Jordan Monloire, Nate Gowdy, Rachel Demy, Sierra Ayers, Ethan Durke, David Coyle, Rachel Crane, Jake Nelson
Baba Yaga
Seattle, WA
2025
The Politics of Vulnerability: the Tender Brutalities of Being Seeing
Sierra Ayers, Rachel Crane, Victoria Luna
Cannonball Arts,
Seattle, WA
2025