Ilir Tsouko was born in Albania in 1990 and grew up in Athens, Greece. He is a visual storyteller based in Berlin, Athens and Tirana. His work focuses on long-term projects exploring the perception and creation of identity, with a particular emphasis on migration, social issues, political events and climate change. Ilir's photography and visual narratives have been featured in renowned publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Die Zeit, ARTE and the ONASSIS STEGI.