Ernesto “Che” Guevara

In this stark print, LA artist Oscar Magallanes reproduces this iconic portrait of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara for a 2011 portfolio dedicated to influential historical figures. The central portrait is a recreation of fashion photographer Alberto Korda's (Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez, 1928–2001) black and white photograph from 1960 that would eventually immortalize this radical figure. Guevara gained prominence for his controversial roles, ranging from Cuban guerrilla leader in 1959 to the nation's Minister of Industry in 1961. Guevara's evergreen iconic status stems from his anti-imperialist efforts and the ubiquity of his likeness with his signature beret. Guevara's portrait is an iconic image that evokes radical resistance and symbolizes revolutionary thought.