Posts Tagged ‘Retna’
The Mac & Retna Mural at RVCA Headquarters

Following up on their Vagos y Reinas exhibit, Mac and Retna once again team up; this time to produce a mural outside of the RVCA headquarters. As usual, the finalized work is incredible to say the least.
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The Mac & Retna ‘Vagos y Reinas’ Exhibit
Tags: art, Exhibit, Retna, The Mac

Artists, Mac and Retna have worked together several times in the past on paitings and murals. Most recently, they even published a book together featuring their collective works. The duo have now teamed up on a joint show put on at Santa Monica’s Robert Berman Gallery, which opened over the weekend. Thanks to Known Gallery, we can bring you some images from opening night.
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THE MAC & RETNA ‘Alianza’ Book
Tags: art, Book, Retna, The Mac

Artists Mac and Retna have created artworks together several times. Usually Retna uses his distinctive bold calligraphic brushwork for the background, while Mac places his uniquely stylized faces and figures in the forefront. Now, Upper Playground and Gingko Press have published a book documenting their artistic collaborations. You can purchase it online through Gingko Press here.
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Upper Playground x Montana ‘Artist Edition’ Spray Cans
Tags: 6, art, Estevan Oriol, Mr. Cartoon, Retna, Sam Flores, The Mac

Together with Upper Playground, Montana is getting set to release some new, limited edition spray cans. A total of four were created with RETNA and The Mac design one together, while Sam Flores, Mr. Cartoon and MQ each designed a can of their own. Look for these to drop worldwide in the coming weeks. mash rating: 6/10
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RETNA ‘Follow the Line’ Exhibit
Tags: art, Exhibit, Retna

Over the weekend, together with Chaz Bojorquez, RETNA opened a new exhibit at Milan’s Known Gallery.
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RETNA & The Mac ‘Memento Mori’
Tags: art, Retna, The Mac

Following up on the RETNA and The Mac mural we showed you last week comes this latest collaboration on a painting, entitled Memento Mori (Latin for “Be mindful of death”).
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The Knight: New Mural by RETNA and The Mac

The latest collaboration between RETNA and The Mac come in the form of the mural seen above. It is meant to embody Los Angeles culture, and features a latino character by The Mac, while the background sees RETNA’s distinctive typography. The left side is Spanish prose, while the right side features lyrics from Marvin Gaye’s What’s Goin’ On. The brim of the hat reads Only Love Can Conquer Hate. You can see the mural in person off Jefferson Blvd. in Baldwin Hills, CA, just east of La Brea.
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