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“There's something about his eyes in the photo. A kind of mystery. His personality comes through. It's always hung on my walls and I've given it to many people as a present. (On his iconic photo of Che Guevara)”

Quote by Alberto Korda

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Alberto Korda, born on September 14, 1928, and died on May 25, 2001, was a renowned Cuban photographer. His works focused on documenting the Cuban Revolution and socialist construction, with his most famous photograph being the iconic image of Che Guevara, which has become a globally recognized symbol. more

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