**This, without doubt, is one of my favorite *RETNA* editions.**
**”Ludavico & Ludovico”** *is a large scale, RETNA work that was executed by the master printers at Print Them All (IDEM, PARIS) in 2018.*
**This Turquoise and pink variant is stunning. Pictures simply do not do this work justice.**
**The work has already been framed to true museum standard (framed size is 53.5” x 39.5” x 1”) and will arrive ready to immediately be displayed.**
*This **LARGE SCALE** RETNA work will quickly
become the center of attention wherever it is placed.*
**This is an edition of only six examples (this edition is numbered 1/6), if you have been looking for an incredible RETNA work, a true statement piece, here it **APC ART is proud to offer this exceptional and rare work by RETNA (Marquis Lewis) — “Ludavico & Ludovico (Turquoise/Pink Variant).”**
Executed as a **lithograph in colors on BFK Rives paper**, this striking work is **hand signed, titled, and numbered in graphite pencil** by the artist along the lower margin. This example is from an **extraordinarily limited edition of only 6 works**, published by **Print Them All (IDEM, Paris) in 2018.**
**Sheet size:** 46.25 x 31.5 inches
**Framed size:** 53.5 x 39.75 x 1 inches
The work has been **professionally float-framed under Optium acrylic** to true museum standards — a framing job valued at over $2,000. The piece arrives ready to hang and will immediately command attention in any setting. The combination of bold calligraphic gesture and high-contrast color — deep magenta overlaid with turquoise — captures RETNA’s signature fusion of script, architecture, and emotion.
RETNA (b. 1979, Los Angeles) has become one of the most important and recognizable voices in contemporary art. His unique visual language — derived from calligraphy, hieroglyphics, Old English typography, and street tagging — bridges ancient forms of communication with the pulse of urban modernity. RETNA’s work has been exhibited globally, collected by major institutions, musicians, fashion icons, and cultural figures, and featured in collaborations with *Louis Vuitton, VistaJet, and the cover of Justin Bieber’s “Purpose” album.*
This **“Ludavico & Ludovico (Turquoise/Pink Variant)”** is an incredibly rare and visually electrifying example of RETNA’s practice — a masterful interplay of line, rhythm, and color. With only six works in existence, it represents a near-impossible acquisition for collectors.
**Investment Perspective:**
RETNA’s market has seen consistent upward momentum, with original and limited edition works commanding significant demand at major galleries and auction houses worldwide. This specific variant, published in collaboration with IDEM, Paris, stands as one of the most desirable lithographic releases of his career. As RETNA’s institutional recognition continues to expand, works of this quality and rarity are poised for continued appreciation.
Wherever placed, this piece will become the undeniable **centerpiece** of any collection — a perfect marriage of contemporary aesthetics and timeless craftsmanship.
The work is **in hand and ships immediately from the USA.**
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Purchased directly from the publisher upon release (in 2018).
Private collection, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
INCLUDED WITH THE WORK IS A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FROM APC ART (with the gallery’s blind stamp), guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity.
The work is in mint condition. The work was immediately framed to the utmost museum standard; floated under museum acrylic, black frame.
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