I'll Be Waiting for You in Havana

The king of Havana

Year: 2024
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 39 × 39 in · 100 × 100 cm
Series: I'll Be Waiting for You in Havana

He can't even remember when he arrived in Havana. It was a long time ago. He knows this city like the back of his hand, and the city, in turn, knows him perfectly well: he has friends in every part of it, and when he walks down the street, tall and thin, with his back straight, his head held high, in a suit, hat, black-and-white shoes, and cane, people greet him on every corner. Even if someone doesn't know him personally, they've certainly heard of him or at least seen him sone dancing on Havana's main street. He has a reputation as a good man; he's well-liked, and he's proud of it. He loves to help everyone, give alms to homeless people, patiently talk to crazy people in the park or on Obispo, for which they adore him, talk to everyone he meets, share a sip of rum with them and give them useful advice, reconcile quarrels, and protect the weak, children, and the elderly. He's also popular with women. After all, he's a true gentleman, knowing how to treat them, what to say and when, always tactful in everything, elegantly dressed, smelling delicious, and most importantly, a wonderful dancer. He dances beautifully, with feeling, leading his partner gently but confidently, always looking into her eyes with his kind, moist brown eyes. And there's not a woman in Havana who wouldn't fall under that gaze. He's a retro man with a ton of incredible stories from the past, content with what he has, and able to enjoy his life and certain moments. He has nothing, yet he has everything. There he stands on the Malecón, smoking a cheap cigar for two Cuban pesos and looking around: the endless turquoise sea, the blue sky, the most magical city on earth, beginning at the water's edge, and the people who love him. All of this is his. He stubs out his cigarette with the toe of his black-and-white shoe and walks briskly through the streets of Old Havana, dancing his traditional Cuban slumber. His eyes sparkle; he's happy because he knows he's the King of Havana...

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