It all started with a wallet for us! A bit of nostalgia, a bit of memories. During this time, it has undergone several changes, but the foundation has remained unchanged. The presentation of contemporary art is still ongoing and we feel it the same way as at the beginning.
We developed the new wallet during the transition to the new EURO currency in 2009 and our brand officially launched the following year in 2010. We got used to the new currency, banknotes and coins. The conversions of goods and services were new to us at the time. Our wallet was also new and many of you may have been wearing it since this groundbreaking time. Naturally, they got used to the new currency and wallet.
Subsequently, it also impressed the expert jury at the exhibition (Bratislava Designweek 2011), where it won the main prize for products and design. After this successful start, it was enough to continue. The mission was clear to bring the current art scene.
Our product portfolio has been expanding every year and we also wanted to show what we know. Over the past 15 years, we have collaborated with more than 80 artists and have produced many interesting products. The Retart wallet has still remained a symbol of our brand. That is why we are returning to it.
Currently, the global use of paper banknotes and cards is on the decline. We are fully aware of this and therefore we have expanded the CLASSIC wallet with two minimalist types, SMALL and MICRO. We do not know how it will go with the modern world of finance and payments, but we will definitely adapt our wallet to it.
We greet everyone who uses our wallet every day and recommends it to others! It would not be possible without you. Since our brand spreads organically without paid advertising. Thanks to you, we are still independent and have been connecting art and design for almost 15 years!
Hand “The Holder” artwork by Boris Sirka
Retart proudly presents the first work of art from its production! A limited edition of glazed ceramic solitaire called Hand - The Holder. In this project, renowned contemporary Slovak artist Boris Sirka has switched from painting to sculpture for a while. He has created an artistically enriched statuette, which can function as a jewellery stand. The object materializes imagery from the author’s paintings.“The Holder” a.k.a. The Hand is the third item from the painter’s series of small sculptures. The functional product is made of sustainable material – baked clay, which is harder than ceramic. It is fire glazed with subtle flecks and sand grey texture.
The series of 10 pieces is hand made, each object being an original with subtle variations. The size is 21cm x 15cm x 5cm and the weight is 400 grams. The statuettes are securely and stylishly wrapped in a printed wooden case with a serial number. Each piece bears the artist’s signature on the underside and the year in which it was created. A printed and signed certificate of originality accompanies each work. The statuettes were created and produced in Slovakia.
#2 Retart PRINT artwork by Barbora Kmecová : Expedition Three palms
Expedition Three palms is world famous expedition with a thousand-year tradition. It is loved by all generations. Whether big or short, child or pensioner…it doesn’t really matter. On board there is everybody equal. They’ll change into the adventurers of all kinds such as brave unbridled sailors or fierce pirates ready to overcome even the most obscure obstacles that water can ever bring. Sometimes they plan it for months in advance and eagerly await the most favorable conditions. As the deadline is coming, in our geographical latitude between 6th and 9th month of the year, the emotions such as enthusiasm, nervousness, sensitivity, even insomnia or fever are increasing as well. And suddenly boom. It is time. The air seems right, no clouds in the sky. Prepare your water lobsters, stretch the sails! Another summer adventure just begin!
#1 Retart PRINT artwork by Alica Kucharovič : The Col du Glandon mountain pass (1,924 m )
The Col du Glandon mountain pass was opened in 1898. In the past it was part of the Tour de France cycling race. The cycloton of the cyclists, driven by his perseverance, refers to the tenacity of man and the motivation to move his borders. Col du Glandon is a typical alpine “giant” climb. Long, tall, leading to almost 2,000 altitude. Up there, in the midst of endless grasslands, you can easily feel like at the end of the world, beyond civilization. There is no hotel or souvenir shop waiting for you. But you feel the power of nature fully, with all your senses. For an author who actively cycles and loves similar challenges, this feeling was doubled.
Woman Wallet / 2017
Artwork : Alica Kucharovič / alicakucharovic.com
Photo : Matúš & Alica Kucharovič / www.retart.sk
Art Director : Matúš & Alica Kucharovič
Locality: Home Studio, Piešťany
Foyer / Tshirt & Cap / 2017
Artwork : Barbora Idesová / www.barboraidesova.tumblr.com
Juliana Chomová / www.julianachomova.tumblr.com
Ormoš / www.oorrmmooss.info
Photo : Matúš & Alica Kucharovič / www.retart.sk
Art Director : Matúš & Alica Kucharovič
Models: Barbora Keherová & El Jay
Locality: Hide foyer, Piešťany
Small Wallet / 2017
Photo : StudioRetart / Matúš Kucharovič
Art director : Matúš Kucharovič
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BEANIE / 2016
Photo : Marek Švančara / www.mareksvancara.com
Art Director : Alica Kucharovič
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Swimsuit & Shorts / 2016
Photo : Mária Švarbová / www.mariasvarbova.com
Artwork : Alica Kucharovič / www.alicakucharovic.com
Juliana Chomová / www.julianachomova.tumblr.com
Katarína Janečková / www.katarinajaneckova.com
Art Director : Mária Švarbová
Asistent: Martina Širáňová
Lokalita : Kúpalisko EVA , Piešťany
Case / 2015
Photo by Patrik Gubiš / www.patrikgubis.sk
Art Director & Model : Zuzana Fajta / www.hemmet.sk
Location : Pezinok , Slovakia
Pin / 2016
Photo by Retart
Hat / Summer 2015
Photo by Michaela Dutková
Artwork by Daniela Olejníková
Art Director : Alica Gurinova
Model : Deanna Pizzitelli
Location : Piešťany, Wake Soul, SK
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Cap / Summer 2015
Photos by Adam Lukas ( Location Prague, Czech Republik )
www.robotixstudio.tumblr.com
Artwork by Juliana Chomová, Alica Gurínová, Boris Sirka and Karol Banach.
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SCARF / Limited edition / Summer 2014
Photos by Dita Havránková ( Location SLAPY, Czech Republik )
www.ditahavrankova.com
Artwork by Daniela Olejníková, Alica Gurínová, Martin Tomori.
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Lace Belt
Photos by Honza Zima aka Pinin (Location NY,USA)
www.honzazima.tumblr.com
Photos by Kubo Krížo (Location Barcelona, Spain)
www.kubokrizo.com
Actual Scarfs 2013 / 2014
Photos by Kubo Krížo
www.kubokrizo.com
Photos by Honza Zima aka Pinin
www.honzazima.tumblr.com
Photos by Robotix
www.robotixstudio.tumblr.com/
It’s great to be able to present contemporary art! We appreciate the names of the artists who, thanks to the Slovak National Gallery, will get into your hands and in the eyes of all of us. Our mission continues successfully and the current cooperation is proof: SNG x Retart