The Face of Cuba
by James Brunker
Title
The Face of Cuba
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Paintings and drawings of Ernesto "Che" Guevara for sale on the wall of a souvenir shop in Havana, Cuba. They are based on photos of Che taken of him by Cuban photographers, most notably the famous "El Guerrillero Heroico" / "Heroic Guerrilla Fighter" photograph taken by Alberto Korda in 1960. This photo is the basis for most of the modern images of Che and as a result is thought to be possibly the most reproduced photograph of all time.
Che was an Argentinian medical student who became a left wing revolutionary as the result of the poverty and harsh conditions he saw while traveling through Latin America as a student. He was Fidel Castro's 2nd in command during the Cuban Revolution and held several important posts in the Cuban government. He was executed by the Bolivian military on 9th October 1967. He has become something of a hero and icon to left wing movements worldwide and face is often seen all over Latin America.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, publication, transmission or use in any form without written permission prohibited.
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April 28th, 2012
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