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Osvaldo Salas — Che Guevara
Osvaldo Salas

Che Guevara

Two gelatin silver prints capturing the revolutionary figure of Che Guevara through the lens of Cuban photographer Osvaldo Salas, who had intimate access to the key figures of the Cuban Revolution. The prints, made later from the original negatives, showcase Salas's masterful use of black-and-white photography to convey the intensity and charisma of one of the 20th century's most iconic political figures. Together, the diptych format creates a dynamic and layered portrait that reflects both the personal and mythological dimensions of Guevara's enduring legacy.

Medium
Two gelatin silver prints, printed later.

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November 6, 2015

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Osvaldo Salas, Che Guevara

Two gelatin silver prints capturing the revolutionary figure of Che Guevara through the lens of Cuban photographer Osvaldo Salas, who had intimate access to the key figures of the Cuban Revolution. The prints, made later from the original negatives, showcase Salas's masterful use of black-and-white photography to convey the intensity and charisma of one of the 20th century's most iconic political figures. Together, the diptych format creates a dynamic and layered portrait that reflects both the personal and mythological dimensions of Guevara's enduring legacy.

Medium
Two gelatin silver prints, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, Photography, 20th Century, Political, Documentary, Revolutionary, Gelatin Silver Print, Iconic, Cuban, Portrait