Retna

RETNA (born Marquis Lewis) is a contemporary artist best known for his graffiti work. Raised in Los Angeles, California, he began his career in the early 1990s and developed a unique script inspired by a mix of Blackletter, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Arabic, Hebrew calligraphy, and traditional street graffiti. Retna has expressed that his interest in typography stems "directly from [his] graffiti background," describing it as a way to bridge the gap between street art and fine art.
RETNA has exhibited in major cities like Los Angeles, Miami, London, New York, and Hong Kong, and has worked with renowned brands such as VistaJet, Louis Vuitton, CHANEL, and Nike. Notably, his artwork graced the cover of Justin Bieber's Purpose album in 2015.

Name
Retna
Lorem ipsum
2022
Example
Photographer
Year of Example
1988
Ipsum
23
Solo shows
2011
|
The Hallelujah World Tour
,
Vista Jet
,
New York City
,
USA
Collective Exhibitions
Art fairs
Books + Press
Clients + collabs
2017
|
Restoration Hardware
,
Monument
,
RH West Palm
,
USA
2017
|
RETNA for the Kennedy Center
,
Production of Aida
,
Washington D.C.
,
USA
2013
|
Kennedy Center
,
Production of Aida
,
Washington D.C.
,
USA
2016
|
RETNA for Aida
,
San Francisco Opera
,
San Francisco
,
USA
2015
|
RETNA for Justin Bieber
,
Purpose Album Cover
,
,
2014
|
RETNA for Helmut Lang
,
West Hollywood Boutique
,
Los Angeles
,
USA
2013
|
RETNA for Louis Vuitton
,
Miami Design District Louis Vuitton Storefront
,
Miami
,
USA
2011
|
RETNA for Chanel
,
Beverly Hills Flagship Store
,
Los Angeles
,
USA