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RETNA Art

American, b. 1979

Born Marquis Lewis on March 24, 1979, in Los Angeles, CA, Retna joined the Los Angeles mural scene as a teenager. 

As a youth of African-American, El Salvadorian and Cherokee descent growing up in Los Angeles, Retna was mesmerized by the gang graffiti that surrounded him. He began practicing the art form and adopted the name Retna from a Wu-Tang Clan song. In the mid-nineties, he began making murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city. 

Retna transformed from a street artist to a break-out star in the contemporary art world. He garnered attention from Usher, an R&B artist, who commissioned the artist to create a portrait of Marvin Gaye, and MOCA director Jeffrey Deitch, who wrote in the September 2010 issue of Juxtapoz “one of the most exciting exhibitions...this year, anywhere, was Retna's exhibition at New Image Art.” MOCA also featured Retna's work in the major “Art in the Streets” exhibit, the first major U.S. museum survey of graffiti and street art. 

At first glance, Retna’s prints and paintings look like an undiscovered ancient script: a series of hypnotic symbols — complex, beautiful and captivating. But he has created an original alphabet, fusing together influences from ancient Incan and Egyptian hieroglyphics, Arabic, Asian calligraphy, graffiti, blackletter, Roman lettering and Hebrew script. 

Each piece carries meaning, conveying an event or dialogue that the artist experienced. The writing does not belong to a particular language. Retna explains, “I want my text to feel universal. I want people from different cultures to all find some similarity in it — whether they can read it or not.” He has also stated that “it is important to have art in the streets as a cultural fabric that is woven into the city for the upliftment of civic pride.” 

Retna’s works are in the private collections of Jeffrey Deitch, Swizz Beats, Usher, and Dave Chappelle, among many others. His large-scale mural across the eastern exterior of Restoration Hardware’s new gallery in West Palm, Florida, was valued at $500,000 by the city’s Art in Public Places program.

Retna has collaborated with major fashion brands including Nike, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Helmut Lang, and designed the artwork for Justin Bieber’s Purpose album cover. RETNA also acted as the artistic designer for the San Francisco and Washington National Opera’s production of “Aida."

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(Biography provided by New Union Gallery)

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Artist: RETNA
'EVEN THE HEART SKIPS A BEAT' Abstract Silkscreen Print with Diamond Dust, 2024
By RETNA
Located in New York, NY
'EVEN THE HEART SKIPS A BEAT' is a signature stylistic print by RETNA. The large-scale glittering artwork is a silkscreen print with layers of genuine diamond dust. This exquisite p...
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Madre (Mother), dazzling Silkscreen w/ crystallina (diamond dust) hand signed/n
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RETNA Madre (Mother), 2023 Silkscreen and crystallina (diamond dust) on Coventry rag paper Hand signed and numbered by RETNA from the limited edition of only 75 on the front (41/75) ...
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Skateboard Skate deck (Blue) with COA hand signed by RETNA - Lt. Ed. of only 100
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Located in New York, NY
RETNA Skateboard Skate deck (Blue with wood back) with COA hand signed by RETNA, 2018 Silkscreen on Maplewood skate deck. Accompanied by Hand signed Certificate of Authenticity on Embossed Letterhead. Limited Edition of 100 Separate embossed Certificate of Authenticity hand signed by RETNA 32 × 8 1/2 inches Unframed Limited edition of only 100 - not to be confused with similar looking skateboard from the larger edition of 250. This work is accompanied an embossed Certificate of Authenticity, issued by the sponsor "Beyond the Streets...
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Wood, Maple, Mixed Media, Screen, Printer's Ink, Rag Paper, Felt Pen

Vagos y Reinas (Vagabonds and Queens), Hand Signed, Numbered by RETNA and El Mac
By RETNA
Located in New York, NY
Makes a fantastic gift! RETNA and El Mac Vagos y Reinas (Vagabonds and Queens), Hand Signed by both Artists, 2009 Limited Edition Exhibition Catalog and Screen Printed Box. Hand sign...
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RETNA X BTS Silkscreen Skateboard Edition of 250 V.I.P. Event
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Located in Draper, UT
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RETNA Print San Francisco Opera House "Guiseppe Verdi Aida" 2016 Contemporary
By RETNA
Located in Draper, UT
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Beyond the Streets: Skateboard w/COA signed by RETNA (Limited Edition of 100)
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RETNA Skateboard (Blue with red back) and embossed COA hand signed by RETNA, 2018 Silkscreen on Maplewood skate deck. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity hand signed by RETNA on Embossed Letterhead 32 × 8 1/2 inches Edition of 100 Accompanied by embossed Certificate of Authenticity hand signed by RETNA Limited edition of only 100 - not to be confused with sthe larger edition of 250. This work is accompanied an embossed Certificate of Authenticity, issued by the sponsor "Beyond the Streets...
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LImited Edition Skateboard Skate deck, with embossed COA hand signed by RETNA
By RETNA
Located in New York, NY
RETNA Skateboard Skate deck (Blue with green back -and embossed COA hand signed by RETNA, 2018 Silkscreen on Maplewood skate deck. Accompanied by Hand signed Certificate of Authenticity on Embossed Letterhead. 32 × 8 1/2 inches Edition of 250 Separate embossed Certificate of Authenticity hand signed by RETNA stating that it is a limited edition of 250 RETNA Biography: Born Marquis Lewis in 1979 in Los Angeles of African-American, Salvadorian and Cherokee decent, Lewis moved between several schools in the L.A. area, becoming more involved in graffiti culture at each location. In 1996, he chose the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan lyric. RETNA cites eclectic artistic influences such as illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance imagery, and contemporary text-based art. Religious architecture and décor have long been a focus of his. He has mentioned Edgar Degas, Gustav Klimt, JM Basquiat, Keith Haring and the Art Nouveau movement as historical references RETNA has developed a constructed script which he uses in much of his work. Each block of text is a system of hieroglyphs, calligraphy and illuminated script that has been influenced by Arabic calligraphy, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Hebrew, Blackletter, and Native American typographies. RETNA's script communicates personal messages and poetry which are not immediately decipherable to a pedestrian audience. His hieroglyphic style artwork has also been seen in the Lower East Side on the Rivington Street Wall near Bowery. Through the appropriation of fashion advertisements, RETNA reinvents them with intricate line work, complex layering, and a powerful range of color. Incorporating elements of Fine Art and graffiti into his varied compositions, RETNA combines visual linguistics, urban poetics, and a timeless, unique power, exploring an eclectic range of media, including graffiti, photography, and painting. In 2011, RETNA contributed to the overall graphic and visual arts elements for the re-opening of a Nike store in Las Vegas. In October 2012, RETNA was commissioned by the fashion design firm Louis Vuitton to create signage for their temporary Miami Design District...
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Sacred Dance of Memories
By RETNA
Located in Miami, FL
RETNA Sacred Dance Of Memories, 2017 Signed, named and numbered by the artist. Lithograph 4 colors printed with Marinoni Machines and hand cut on White BFK Rives 270 g. 82 x 68 cm Ed...
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UNTITLED
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art RETNA Art

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RETNA X Beyond the Streets Complete Set of Skate Decks
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I Love You, Not Just You
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
RETNA (b. 1979) I Love You, Not Just You, 2023 Acrylic and microbead on canvas 72 x 72 in Signed on Verso
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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I Love You, Except You
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
RETNA (b. 1979) I Love You, Except You, 2023 Acrylic and micorbeads with crystaline on canvas 72 x 72 in Singed, dated, and titled on verso
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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Basket Knots
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
RETNA (b. 1979) Basket Knots, 2023 Acrylic and crystalline on canvas 72 x 60 in Singed, titled, and dated on verso
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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Slang Them Colors
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
RETNA (b. 1979) Slang Them Colors, 2020 Acrylic on canvas with leather stitching 96 x 72 in Signed and titled on verso
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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A Night's Rest
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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
RETNA (b. 1979) A Night's Rest, 2023 Acrylic and crystaline on canvas with leather stitching 72 x 60 in Signed and titled, verso
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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When Gods Gets Angry
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
RETNA (b. 1979) When Gods Gets Angry, 2011 Enamel on polished WW2 D3 metal floorboard 120 x 70.50 x 3 in Signed and titled on verso
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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RETNA Beyond the Streets Skateboard Deck (limited edition)
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Yo!
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Marquis Lewis, a.k.a - RETNA was born in Los Angeles, from El Salvadorian, Cherokee, Spanish, and African American bloodlines. He chose the moniker “RETNA” from the lyrics to a Wu-Ta...
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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Acrylic

When Gods Gets Angry
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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Enamel

A Night's Rest
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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Basket Knots
By RETNA
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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I Love You, Except You
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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I Love You, Not Just You
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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2010s Contemporary RETNA Art

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Slang Them Colors
By RETNA
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Find a wide variety of authentic RETNA art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by RETNA in screen print, wood, mixed media and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large RETNA art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jeremy Geddes, CB Hoyo, and Kid Hazo. RETNA art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $140,000, while the average work can sell for $3,000.
Questions About RETNA Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What RETNA's art means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. The graffiti artist's intention is to spark conversations with his street art that incorporates elements of Egyptian Hieroglyphics and Hebrew and Arabic calligraphy. You'll find a variety of RETNA art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    RETNA art is the name of art produced by the artist RETNA. Born Marquis Lewis on March 24, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, he joined the city’s mural scene as a teenager. He was especially inspired by local graffiti and adopted the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan song as his artist’s tag. In the mid-1990s, he began making murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city, later transforming from a street artist to a break-out star in the contemporary art world. Retna has also collaborated with major fashion brands, including Nike, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Helmut Lang. Explore a variety of RETNA art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What kind of artist RETNA is depends on what stage of his career you're considering. Growing up in Los Angeles, RETNA was mesmerized by the graffiti that surrounded him. He began practicing the art form and adopted the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan song. In the mid-1990s, he began making murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city. RETNA later transformed from a street artist into a break-out star in the contemporary art world. At first glance, RETNA's prints and paintings look like an undiscovered ancient script. He has created an original alphabet, fusing together influences from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Arabic, Asian calligraphy, graffiti, blackletter, Roman lettering and Hebrew. Shop a selection of RETNA art on 1stDibs.

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