From Street Art to Grand Opera: RETNA’s Vision for Aida

🎭 See Aida at the Kennedy Center, Oct. 24 - Nov. 2, 2025:
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Discover how internationally renowned graffiti artist RETNA brought his signature calligraphy-inspired aesthetic to the grand stage of opera. As the artistic designer for Washington National Opera’s production of Aida, RETNA’s bold visual language transforms Verdi’s epic into a stunning fusion of ancient symbolism and modern edge.

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