My name is Anibal Ibanez Risso. I was born and raised in "the land of the painted birds", as the indigenous Charruas used to call their native land, now known as the República Oriental del Uruguay. A country known for its mesmerizing sunsets, gorgeous white sand beaches, delicious beef and enchanting carnivals. 

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Ever since I was a child I have dreamed of becoming a storyteller. My first attempts included paper and crayons, with which I would spend long rainy seasons by the fire place. At the age of ten I was performing as a magician, clown and puppeteer for friends and neighbors who would come to my garage shows. As a shy teenager I secluded myself to books and writing where I discovered my passion for poetry and fantasy novels. Later and after a false attempt to become a doctor and attend medical school I was reintroduced to theater which became for many years my life savior, providing me with an opportunity to find myself again and escape the shackles of shyness and self doubt. 

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Now, transformed into a photographer and a filmmaker I roam the streets of New York in search of new stories and new heroes which like me fight for a more just and merciful world, while still battling their own demons.​ 

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Capturing images has become not only a passion but an obsession, a new way to look at the world and find beauty in the simplest details.  

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I invite you to look at my work and rediscover the magic and mystery of our beautiful existence.