Ramon Nunes Mello

Origin

Araruama, RJ

Years Active

2009

Genres

poetry, literature

Biography

Ramon Nunes Mello is a poet, writer, journalist, and human rights activist born in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro, in 1984. With a master's degree in Brazilian Poetry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Mello has stood out in the contemporary Brazilian literary scene for his work that moves between poetry, prose, and reflection on social and public health issues. His literary output includes books such as "Vinis Mofados" (2009), "Poemas tirados de notícias de jornal" (2011), "Há um mar no fundo de cada sonho" (2016), and "A menina que queria ser árvore" (2018).

An important facet of his work is the organization of anthologies and the curation of works that address relevant issues for society. Among them, the anthology "Tente entender o que tento dizer: poesia + hiv/aids" (2018) stands out as a pioneer in Brazil by gathering poems on the subject, reflecting on the relationship between language and the HIV virus. Mello also organized "Escolhas, autobiografia intelectual de Heloísa Buarque de Holanda" and "Ney Matogrosso, Vira-Lata de Raça – memórias".

His work as an activist and his poetic oeuvre frequently intertwine, addressing themes such as freedom, alterity, resistance, and care for the other. Ramon Nunes Mello defines himself as a "hopeful realist," seeking through art and writing to give a voice to the excluded and promote deep reflections on the human condition, health, and society.