Pietro Lo Casto is an Italian Visual Artist working with images and video.

Born in Bologna, 1986. Currently based in Bangkok.

Prior to photography, Pietro studied Marketing and worked in the advertising department of Apple in London. He stumbled upon image making through an exceptional encounter during a solo trip to South America, where he also experienced a profound personal connection with nature. Lo Casto’s work explores social and environmental issues, with a particular focus on the impact they have on the relationship between man and nature.

In 2020 he is one of the three winners of the 15th edition of the Premio Canon Young Photographers.

He is currently an Associate Researcher at the Center for Ethnic Studies and Development of the
University of Chiang Mai, Thailand.