¡Venceremos!
Poster
ca. 1970 (made)
ca. 1970 (made)
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Ernesto "Che" Guevara became an icon of resistance and rebellion throughout the world. Originally a doctor from Argentina, Guevara helped Fidel Castro in the guerrilla-style coup to overthrow the pro-American Cuban President Batista. He also travelled to Africa to assist in anti-imperialist struggles before eventually returning to South America where he was assassinated in Bolivia. Images of Guevara's intense gaze, rugged youthful face and military cap have immortalised him as the ultimate symbol of protest.
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| Materials and techniques | printing |
| Brief description | Che Guevara "¡Venceremos!" poster. Mexico, ca. 1970. |
| Physical description | Portrait format poster with image of guerrilla war hero Ernesto "Che" Guevara seen from waist up. "¡VENCEREMOS!" written across lower margin in large letters |
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| Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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| Summary | Ernesto "Che" Guevara became an icon of resistance and rebellion throughout the world. Originally a doctor from Argentina, Guevara helped Fidel Castro in the guerrilla-style coup to overthrow the pro-American Cuban President Batista. He also travelled to Africa to assist in anti-imperialist struggles before eventually returning to South America where he was assassinated in Bolivia. Images of Guevara's intense gaze, rugged youthful face and military cap have immortalised him as the ultimate symbol of protest. |
| Bibliographic reference | Crowley, David and Jane Pavitt, Cold War Modern: Design 1945-1970, London: V&A Publishing, 2008.
ISBN:9781851775439 |
| Other number | LS.1457 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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| Accession number | E.685-2004 |
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| Record created | August 16, 2004 |
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