Alberto Korda
1928 - 2001
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Biography
Alberto Korda was a Cuban photographer known for capturing the iconic image of Che Guevara at a memorial service in 1960. He was born in 1928 in Havana, Cuba, and started his career as a photographer in the 1950s. Korda's work went beyond political imagery and also encapsulated the beauty of Cuba through his lens. He was a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and his photographs continue to be celebrated for their artistic and historical significance.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I am not a photographer, I am a revolutionary who uses photography as a weapon.
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The highest form of beauty is natural beauty.
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I have always believed that only those who live for others deserve to live.
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I became Che's photographer, but not his friend. He was a very mysterious man.
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Through my lens, I create moments that live forever.