Rodrigo Moya, who passed away on July 30 at the age of 91, was a notable figure in photojournalism in Mexico. He gained prominence in the 1960s for his intimate portraits of celebrities and public figures, including a vulnerable Gabriel García Márquez and the contemplative Che Guevara. Moya's work extended to documenting revolutionary politics, where he embedded himself with left-wing guerrillas in rural Venezuela. His unique perspective on everyday life in Mexico City garnered admiration from historians, showcasing his ability to connect deeply with the subjects he photographed.
Rodrigo Moya, who died July 30 at 91, was one of Mexico's most versatile and renowned photojournalists, capturing vulnerable moments of celebrities and public figures.
At the height of his career in the 1960s, Moya documented revolutionary politics, embedding with left-wing guerrillas in rural Venezuela.
He captured notable figures like Colombian writer Gabriel García Márquez smiling with a black eye and Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara pensively smoking a cigar.
Moya also chronicled daily life in Mexico City, earning praise from Latin American historians for his intimate portrayal of the culture.
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