Choice of Icon

        Through out my investigation in figure icons I notice many icons of public figure influential in pop and music culture, politics and religion.
and as my choice of icon I choose Che Guevara.
       Che Guevara (born May 14th,1928 - October 9th, 1967) was an author, physician, guerrilla leader, diplomat, military theorist and revolutionist. "Che is not only an intellectual, he was the most complete human being of our time, our eras most perfect man." - Jean Paul Sartre. After studying medicine, he worked as a doctor in Guatemala. During his days as a doctor he was disgusted by the government and social injustice and poverty. He believed that this should change and each and every individual must have their own freedom."It is better to die standing than to live on your knees" - Che Guevara
"The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe, you have to make it fall" This belief led him to join the Cuban revolutionary movement to overthrow the socialist government. Che Guevara was a major figure in Cuban revolution and has become a symbol of rebellion and an insignia within today's subcultures. "Che's life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom, we will always honor his memory" - Nelson Mandela

 Che Guevara has become a global insignia due to his actions. Some individuals still honor his memory and some don't. His famous picture is often printed on T-shirts posters and sprayed graffiti on urban walls

   

   A music video and a song dedicated to Che Guevara.