Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba

Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba

HAVANA, 15 Avril  February 1978: American actress and model Margaux Hemingway flew to Cuba, where her famous grandfather lived between 1930 and 1960. In front of the lens of photographer David Hume Kennerly, she retraces the journey of the legendary author, between Havana and the island of San Francisco de Paula, about fifteen kilometres south of the Cuban city.

The result is a series of exceptional shots, halfway between fashion shooting and documentary reporting. All against a background of daïquiri and pop colours.

 Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba

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Margaux Hemingway next to a bust of her grandfather, Ernest Hemingway, in Cojimar .

 Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba

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In the heart of Finca Vigía, home of the writer in Havana, now transformed into a museum. 

 Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba- Tropicana Club

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Margaux Hemingway and Bernard Faucher at the Tropicana Club in Havana. Hemingway and Faucher will marry sometime later, before finally divorcing in 1987.

 Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba- El Floridita

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At the El Floridita bar, located in Old Havana. The latter is known to have been one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite addresses, as well as the birthplace of the famous Daïquiri.

 Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba - La Havane

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At the author’s, in Havana.

Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba - Angel Martínez

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Margaux Hemingway and Angel Martínez, owner of the restaurant-bar La Bodeguita del Medio. The establishment is famous for hosting many literary figures – including Ernest Hemingway – but also for supposedly inventing the Mojito.

Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba - Margaux Hemingway Finca Vigía

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A day at Finca Vigía.

Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba- José Martí International

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At José Martí International Airport.

 Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba- La Havane

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Margaux Hemingway dans les rues de La Havane.

Retro: When Margaux Hemingway followed in the footsteps of her grandfather Ernest in Cuba  - Tropicana Club

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Cocktails and sleeve games at the Tropicana Club.

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