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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.
23 years of Fidel Castro
A journalistic peek into over two decades of exclusive public and behind-the-scenes moments with Fidel
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.
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
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.
Circuba: Circo Fantasia
A reportage of circus entertainment in Cuba for the masses, not in the big cities but the smallest of towns.