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Jíbaro Member Projects
Showcased below is a select compilation of projects that Jíbaro Photos members have completed in their careers as well as those that are ongoing. Each project presents a distinctive contemplation of the Cuban way of life—whether in its big cities, small towns, or the countryside.
My Pas de Deux
Quesada Vera delves into her personal dialog with ballet dancers and what shapes her approach to capturing them.
23 years of Fidel Castro
A journalistic peek into over two decades of exclusive public and behind-the-scenes moments with Fidel
Tierra Guajira (Country Land)
Canibano pays tribute to the Cuban peasant, recalling his own childhood experience living in rural Cuba.
Cuba’s Green Gold
A brief commentary behind Cuba’s cigar production and what makes them truly special to international customers
The Balsero Crisis
Testimony of an unprecedented refugee crisis in which over 35,000 set off for Florida in makeshift rafts
Facets of Love in Cuba
Creutzmann on uncovering the different layers of love in Cuba, while on assignment for Stern magazine.
The Sugarcane Millionaires
A portrait series that goes into Camagüey in the heart of Cuba to showcase its working heroes, the sugarcane millionaires.
Ocaso - The Sunset
Through the series Ocaso, Jibaro Photos member Raúl Cañibano follows the “sunsets” of the elderly people in Cuba.
The Black Picassos of Cuba
The story of the Cuban family line of the most famous artist of the 20th century - Pablo Picasso.
Tropicana – The Gates to Paradise
A story told behind the scenes and curtains of one the world’s most famous open-air cabarets through its dancers
Absolut Revolution
Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución explored and presented via the relationship between the absolute and utopia.
Resilience: Second Nature in Cuba
Creutzmann goes back to 2008, the worst recorded hurricane year in Cuba’s history to uncover the island’s character—resilience.
I am, El Benny!
Creutzmann highlights over two decades from the life of El Benny, the self-proclaimed embodiment of Cuban legend Benny Moré.
Life at the Finish Line
Sosa delves into the essence and experience of long-distance running in Cuba, from the finish line.
Cuba Iluminada: Always in progress
A compendium of Cuba’s most accomplished personalities presented with a human touch to portray the island’s soul.
Circuba: Circo Fantasia
A reportage of circus entertainment in Cuba for the masses, not in the big cities but the smallest of towns.
Finding Life Amongst Scars
A journey into the emotional healing of women fighting breast cancer, an often overlooked aspect of treatment.
Cuba in a Thousand Miles
A look into Cuba’s age-old railways that is the only form of transportation for millions and takes one to the heartland of Cuba.