Gauntlet Gallery — Retna Print Index
Ludavico & Ludovico (Blue & Pink)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Ludavico & Ludovico (Blue & Pink) is a 2018 two-color stone lithograph on BFK Rives 300 gsm, printed on a Marinoni lithographic press and hand-cut. In an edition of 33 at 117.5 x 79.5 cm, it is signed, named, and numbered by the artist, presenting his paired-title composition in a blue-and-pink colorway.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 33. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Stone lithography at this scale, in an edition of only 33, marks this as a serious atelier work rather than a commercial print. The doubled title and two-color palette suggest a mirrored or paired reading of Retna's script. The artist naming the edition on the sheet adds an unusual layer of documentation.
Collector Perspective
The large near-120 cm dimension and low edition of 33 give this strong wall impact and genuine scarcity. The blue-and-pink colorway differentiates it within any paired-variation set. Verify the artist's signature, the written edition name, and the numbering, all of which should appear on the sheet.
Historical Context
Retna frequently doubles or pairs titles, and Ludavico & Ludovico plays on that mirroring. Printed on stone via Marinoni press, it reflects his sustained 2010s collaboration with European ateliers that translated his graffiti-rooted alphabet into museum-grade lithography.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned lithograph
- Release date
- 2018
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Lithograph; catalog dimensions 117.5 x 79.5 cm; BFK Rives 300 g; Lithograph on Stone 2 colors printed with Marinoni press lithographic and hand cut; The name of this edition of lithographs is coming from the declinaison of the name Lowis – Ludovicus - in Latin.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 33.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Retna's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2018 and attributes the edition to Print Them All.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Print Them All. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Retna — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- RETNA (Q16218751) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Why is the title doubled?
Retna often pairs or mirrors titles; the doubled name here echoes the two-color, paired structure of the composition.
How is it authenticated?
The artist signed, named, and numbered the edition on the sheet, a three-part inscription.
How rare is it?
It is an edition of 33 stone lithographs, placing it among Retna's scarcer large-format prints.
