It would seem that with the Ché movie, starring Benicio Del Toro on its way to release, and the coming 50th anniversary of the Cuban revolution, the art world is taking notice of Cuba again.
Like any other prominent photography house, Magnum Photos, features work from around the world, that “interprets people, events, issues and personalities”, which is the real beauty of photography. There library “is a living archive updated daily with new work from across the globe.” And with offices in New York, London, Paris, & Tokyo, Magnum is really worldwide.
On display as we speak is an exhibit on the Cuban revolution, in London, which hosts the works of older photographs shot before and after the revolution in 1954 & 1959, and up until today.
Below are a few visuals, for your viewing pleasure.
CUBA, LA HAVANA.
CUBA, HAVANA -TROPICAL STORM-
CUBA, HAVANA – FIDEL CASTRO, 1964 –
CUBA, LA HAVANA – AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER, BURT GLINN WITH FIDEL CASTRO, 1959 –
CUBA, HAVANA – ERNESTO “CHE” GUEVARA, 1964 –
Ripe for the Pickin' 