APC ART is pleased to offer our global client base an extraordinary opportunity to procure an extremely early edition, executed by one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 21st century.

”RETNA” (AKA MARQUIS LEWIS) is known for his calligraphic signs & symbols, that contain elements of Hebrew, Egyptian, Arabic as well as Olde English.

These symbols come together to form a language the artist refers to as Margraves .

This work, an excellent, early example of Retna’s “Margraves” style calligraphy.

The highly stylized work, published in 2009, is instantly recognizable as the work of RETNA .

This is a stunning, large scale Retna work at a price point you will simply be unable to beat.

THIS IS A LARGE WORK, THE PIECE IS NEARLY FOUR FEET IN LENGTH INCLUDING THE HAND CUT, MUSEUM STANDARD FRAME.

Published by Husk Industries in 2009 as part of the artist’s four piece “Americana” series of works.

"American Revolutionaries" is a tour du force that illustrates Retna is undoubtedly one of (if not THE) most enigmatic, talented as well as misunderstood artists of our time.

While constantly embroiled in various media scandals; from allegations of domestic abuse to purported public fits and tantrums (the artist lit his own exhibition on fire, the gallery later claimed the incident to be a ”PR stunt” ).

RETNA has nonetheless maintained his status amongst the art world elite as well as his dedicated collector base.

This collector base includes a ”who’s who” of ”A list” personas from the world(s) of both film and music.

RETNA’S prints sell out in the five figure range immediately upon release.

A medium sized canvas original recently FALSE during Art Miami for a purported sum of $160,000.

The pictures simply do not do this work justice. The work has been executed as a four color serigraph (Screenprint) on 320GSM 100% cotton paper.

The first picture is the actual edition you will receive.

The work has been newly framed by our in house framer and will arrive ready to be immediately displayed and enjoyed.

This work is in flawless condition; a large scale Retna work that will transform any space into a temple of graffiti/street art.

”American Revolutionaries” is an early example of the highly stylized, “Margraves” style calligraphy that has made Retna a living legend in the realm of street art.

”No one wants to be part of a generation that ignores another like Van Gogh.”

”When you first see a new picture. You don't want to miss the boat. You have to be very careful. You might be staring at Van Gogh's ear."

-Rene Ricard (the writer who discovered Jean Michel Basquiat ).

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