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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: MELVIN JOHN RAMOS, Hav-a-Havana #9, 2014

MELVIN JOHN RAMOS

Hav-a-Havana #9, 2014
Lithograph, signed and numbered
22 3/5 × 36 3/5 in | 57.4 × 93 cm
Framed: 86,5 x 125 cm | 34 x 49,2 in.
Edition of 199

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Mel Ramos' Hav-a-Havana #9 is a bold and playful fusion of pop art, commercial aesthetics, and....
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Mel Ramos' Hav-a-Havana #9 is a bold and playful fusion of pop art, commercial aesthetics, and classic pin-up culture. Known for his satirical approach to advertising and glamour, Ramos presents a hyper-stylized composition that transforms everyday consumer imagery into a striking work of art.

Set against a soft pink background, the piece features a meticulously rendered female figure reclining atop an oversized Cuban cigar-a nod to luxury branding and the seductive allure of advertising. The polished surfaces, smooth gradients, and vibrant palette highlight Ramos' technical precision and his ability to blur the lines between high art and mass media.

Beyond its visual impact, Hav-a-Havana #9 reflects on the power of marketing, the aesthetics of desire, and the way popular culture shapes visual language. Ramos' work continues to provoke discussion, not just for its bold iconography but for its clever commentary on consumerism and artistic representation.

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