Medellín Mirage Cartel Blotter – 4×4 Tabs

Description and story

This blotter sheet features the infamous face of Pablo Escobar – the notorious Colombian drug lord whose image has transcended crime to become cultural myth. The title “Medellín Mirage” reflects this contradiction: a man rooted in brutal reality, yet now part of a surreal, stylized folklore. In today’s digital landscape of TikTok edits and Netflix dramatizations, Escobar is no longer just a historical figure – he’s become a meme, a symbol of power, excess, and chaos.
Contemporary visual culture often reframes such figures to examine deeper archetypes and social fixations. This blotter doesn’t glorify violence, but rather invites reflection on our collective fascination with outlaws and the illusion of control. Escobar’s story blurs the lines between truth and fantasy. The retro orange-and-beige palette adds an eerie nostalgia, like a faded propaganda poster.
“Medellín Mirage” isn’t really about Escobar – it’s about the way we mythologize the forbidden. It’s a mirror held up to a culture obsessed with fame, danger, and spectacle.

Dimensions

Blotter size: 37 x 37 mm

Tab grid: 4 x 4 tabs (16 tabs total)

Tab size: 9,25 x 9,25 mm

Materials

Printed and perforated blotter paper.

The blotter is made of 180 g/m2 matt white paper.

Packings

The blotter is placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Shipping

Blotters are shipped in envelopes with two protective cardboard stiffeners. Larger orders are shipped in rigid cardboard envelopes or boxes.

Shipping methods, delivery times, and fees can be found in the Shipping section.

VAT

All prices include 27% VAT.

Safety & Legality

Do not eat it! The product is not intended for internal use.

The product does not contain any active ingredients.

The product is for decorative and collectible purposes only.