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Framed St Barth St Jean vintage travel poster by Alecse displayed inside a luxury hotel in Gustavia, St Barth, shown in a refined black and white tonal version.
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When a Collector Leads the Way: St Barth, Fouquet's and a Tonal Edition

By Pamela M.

A Discovery, Thanks to a Collector

Sometimes, it is our collectors who reveal where our posters travel.

Recently, a client contacted us after recognising the limited-edition St Barth, St Jean poster by Alecse displayed at Fouquet’s St Barth in Gustavia. She had first encountered it framed within the hotel and kindly shared a photograph with us.

This artwork had already received a beautiful distinction: it was selected for inclusion in the Assouline St Barth volume, an art book celebrating the island’s aesthetic identity and cultural presence.

Discovering that it also lives within a five-star property of the Barrière Group adds another layer to its journey.

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The Story Behind Bob Merckel’s Salute Cover Design

The Story Behind Bob Merckel’s Salute Cover Design

By Pamela M.

Designing Bob Merckel’s Salute : A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Imperfection

Creativity at Myretroposter often sparks fascinating collaborations, and one of the most memorable involved American author Bob Merckel. While visiting Alecse’s gallery in Sitges, Merckel was drawn to the unique charm of vintage travel posters and purchased two pieces. During that visit, an idea took shape: Merckel asked Alecse to design the cover for his latest book, Salute. Though the project progressed swiftly, it came with a challenge, capturing the book’s soul without falling into the visual clichés often associated with yoga-themed literature.

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