Che Guevara poster (left) by Jim Fitzpatrick
Guerrillero Heroico by Alberto Korda
(By Jim Fitzpatrick, 1967)
The popular stylized poster image (left) by Jim Fitzpatrick was inspired by Alberto Korda's iconic Guerillero Heroico photograph and is identified with the commercialization of Che Guevara. The original and variations are reproduced on almost all Che Guevara merchandise.
(By Alberto Korda, March 5, 1960)
The photograph of Che Guevara by Alberto Korda is among the most iconic images of the 20th Century. Even those who have never heard of Che Guevara are familiar with this ubiquitous image of him.
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Guerrillero Heroico was photographed on March 5, 1960 by Cuban photographer by Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez, known better as Alberto Korda, and is among the most iconic images of the 20th Century. Even those who have never heard of Ernesto Che Guevara are familiar with this ubiquitous famous image of him.
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We cannot be sure of having something to live for unless we are willing to die for it.
Ernesto Che Guevara
Hasta la Victoria Siempre. [Until Victory, Always]
Ernesto Che Guevara’s complimentary closing for his letters and speeches
If you tremble indignation at every injustice then you are a comrade of mine.
Ernesto Che Guevara
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