RETNA

The Sphere Gallery has established a close relationship with RETNA, since its inception – curating his first solo exhibition at the gallery in Chelsea in 2014, Articulate & Harmonic Symphonies of the Soul. Since then, they have forged and championed the repertoire of street art and graffiti and internationally-based artists into major private collections.

RETNA (Marquis Lewis) is recognized for monumental works filled with intricate script-like symbols suggesting a hidden language. His visual style blends hieroglyphics, calligraphy, blackletter, and graffiti. Rising from Los Angeles graffiti roots, RETNA has exhibited internationally and collaborated with major brands including Louis Vuitton, Nike, and Chanel; created an album cover for Justin Bieber; and designed sets for a production of Aida at the Washington National Opera and San Francisco Opera.