
Los Banditos
2011
"Los Banditos" by Retna is an acrylic on canvas work that exemplifies the artist's signature style of layering abstract calligraphy with figurative imagery. The piece combines gestural mark making and dynamic lettering characteristic of Retna's urban art practice, which draws from his background in Los Angeles street culture and explores themes of identity and social commentary. Through its energetic composition and interplay of text and form, the work reflects Retna's broader artistic investigation into language, power, and cultural expression.
- Medium
- acrylic on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale
October 11, 2024
Lot 144
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