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Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez, better known as Alberto Korda or simply Korda (September 14, 1928 – May 25, 2001), was a Cuban photographer, remembered for his famous image Guerrillero Heroico of Argentine Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara.
How a fashion photographer captured the image of the Cuban revolutionary that became a global symbol of social activism and rebellion. Learn the story behind Korda's Che and its impact on Cuban culture and politics.
Learn about Alberto Korda, the artist who captured the iconic image of Che Guevara in 1960. Explore his biography, artworks, dealers, events, and news on artnet.
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Guerrillero Heroico (English: "Heroic Guerrilla Fighter") is an iconic photograph of Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara taken by Alberto Korda. It was captured on March 5, 1960, in Havana, Cuba, at a memorial service for victims of the La Coubre explosion.
Jun 6, 2013 · Learn how Cuban photographer Alberto Korda captured the famous portrait of Che Guevara in 1960 and how it became a global symbol of revolution and rebellion. Discover the story of the photo's journey, its impact, its controversies and its legacy.
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Korda is most famous for his photo of Che Guevara (a student of medicine and young revolutionary who had joined Castros revolutionary 26th of July movement). The photo was taken after a Belgian transport exploded in Havana harbour and killed 136 people. After the memorial service Fidel came to give a speech.
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May 27, 2001 · Alberto Korda, the Cuban photographer whose 1960 image of Che Guevara became an icon for would-be revolutionaries, died Friday in France. He was 72. His daughter, Norka Korda, said...
