“I have worked with many GREAT photographers and met many more. Based on that experience, I can say that Raul Cañibano is one of the finest documentary photographers working and living today. His images combine humor and humanity with a dash of cynicism. Combined with his craftmanship, choice of moment, and frame, each image invokes compassion that intimately connects the viewer, the photographer, and the subjects. He is a humble yet gifted friend to photography and, most thankfully, to me.” Kip Brundage, EyeCuba

Raul Cañibano Ercilla was born in 1961, his work focuses on people and demonstrates the vitality of modern-day Cuban photography. Trained as a welder, he was self-taught in photography. During the “Special Period,” Cañibano sought books and images from the masters in painting and photography. He challenged himself to build upon their artistry to develop his vision and points of view. He has exhibited worldwide and won a significant prize in Cuba for a project on the life of rural workers. Magnum has recognized Raul, who is, without question, among the top photographers in Cuba. He has been published and exhibited internationally, beyond Cuba, in the United States, England, France, Norway, Australia, Japan, and Spain. His work is part of the Collection at the International Center of Photography in New York as well as many private collections.