Day of the Heroic Guerilla, Cuba, 1970

LÁZARO ABRUE PADRÓN (1941-Present)

Translated: Day of the heroic guerilla October 8th.

Cuban born artist Padrón’s Day of the Heroic Guerrilla was produced for October 8th, a Cuban holiday for the national martyr Che Guevara. Featuring text in Spanish, English, French, and Arabic, Day celebrates Che’s legacy as part of an international history of revolutionary struggle. Depicted is a traditional Mexican peasant vest embroidered with Palestinian tatreez and images of Che. The vest hangs from the silhouette of a rifle, emphasizing the role of armed struggle in Cuban and Palestinian resistance.

poster: https://www.palestineposterproject.org/poster/day-of-the-heroic-guerrilla

citation: https://anydayguide.com/calendar/2573