Karl Lagasse - Sculpture *One dollar Malko*

Sculpture « One dollar Malko » – Blue and White
Artist: Karl Lagasse
Magnificent sculpture representing the famous American banknote, made in aluminum by the artist Karl Lagasse. This unique work blends modernity and prestige.

Each piece is unique in that it is folded and shaped by hand.

• Details: Signed and numbered artwork.
• Edition: Limited series, numbered copies from 01 to 33.
• Authenticity: Delivered with the artist's official certificate of authenticity.
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Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, rose to fame in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that year among the ten best sculptors under 30 according to Artprice. In 2012, the New York publication Farameh named him as one of the fifty best contemporary artists, inspired by traditional American icons, in its book FOR WHICH IT STANDS: Americana in Contemporary Art. More recently, in 2016, during the Art Paris Art Fair, the President of the French Republic warmly congratulated Karl for his impressive 2-meter bronze sculpture One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais.

Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, prompted by his encounter with sculptor César Baldaccini. He then turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. The artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to merge his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, which led to his first solo show in 2006 at the Isy Brachot gallery in Brussels. In 2008, he returned to Paris with an exhibition combining paintings, sculptures, and video elements at the Espace Pierre Cardin.

Karl particularly enjoys unveiling his works at international exhibitions. In 2011, he was represented by Bel Air Fine Art at the Art Monaco fair with his Cryptogram One creation. The following year, he presented his One Dollar works on the theme “In God We Trust” at the Artco France gallery. His 2016 solo exhibition at the Atrium Gallery in Marbella, Spain, was inaugurated by the mayor, who praised his works in front of the international press.

Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, rose to fame in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that year among the ten best sculptors under 30 according to Artprice. In 2012, the New York publication Farameh named him as one of the fifty best contemporary artists, inspired by traditional American icons, in its book FOR WHICH IT STANDS: Americana in Contemporary Art. More recently, in 2016, during the Art Paris Art Fair, the President of the French Republic warmly congratulated Karl for his impressive 2-meter bronze sculpture One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais.

Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, prompted by his encounter with sculptor César Baldaccini. He then turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. The artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to merge his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, which led to his first solo show in 2006 at the Isy Brachot gallery in Brussels. In 2008, he returned to Paris with an exhibition combining paintings, sculptures, and video elements at the Espace Pierre Cardin.

2026: - Finalization of the One Dollar Green Bronze 8 meters, 7 tons. The largest One Dollar sculpture in the world created by the artist.

2025: - Installation of the monumental Reflection of the Sun. Installed near the newly built Pavilion of the Baths on the Michel d’Ornano Promenade, inaugurated by Mayor Philippe Augier on September 8.

2024: - Art Miami – Group exhibitions Galerie Nicolas Auvray New York. On this occasion, a bronze cryptogram of 1.80 m and a 2-meter One Dollar were displayed during the event.
- 50th anniversary of the Deauville American Film Festival; for the occasion, the artist created 18 bronze trophies as well as a 2-meter sculpture to be installed at the CID. The artists interviewed about the artist and who received the trophy are: Michael Douglas, Daisy Ridley, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Mikey Madison, etc.

2023: - Aspen Saint Regis: Installation of the 2-meter One Dollar sculpture in front of the St. Regis. The Aspen Times covered the event in a dedicated article.
- Rapper Rick Ross posed with a special St. Regis edition One Dollar.

2022: - New York: Times Square, NY City, projection on Nasdaq’s screen of the work “A One Dollar in the Cyberspace City.”
- Presentation of American Film Festival awards to Thandiwe Newton, Jesse Eisenberg, Ana de Armas…

2021: - New studio in Austin, Texas, USA.
- Solo exhibition of the artist.
- Finalization of the sculpture “Ascension of Christ” after several years of work.
- Casting at Fonderia Del Chiaro (Italy) Pietrasanta.

2020: - Beginning of work on the largest piece ever created by the artist: the One Dollar Bronze Green 8 Meters.
- Deauville American Film Festival: he creates a new sculpture in collaboration with the town of Deauville, inspired by the barriers along Deauville’s promenade (the planks).

2019: - Deauville American Film Festival: the artist created a new sculpture, representing his dollar engraved in aluminum.
- The artists who received the work that year are: Johnny Depp, Sophie Turner, Pierce Brosnan, Geena Davis, etc.

2018: - Creation of a new sculpture for the festival trophy of the Deauville American Film Festival; among artists who received the trophy sculpture are: Morgan Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Fanning, Jason Clarke and many others...
- Group exhibitions Galerie Art Expo.
- Several One Dollar sculptures by the artist exhibited inside the Royal Monceau Hotel.
- The artist painted a monumental work on a 54-meter wall, Psalm 4, at the Street Art Museum in Brussels.

2017: - Karl Lagasse succeeds the prestigious Cartier House in creating the trophies for the Deauville American Film Festival.

2016: - Art Fair Paris at the Grand Palais
- A two-meter-tall “One Dollar,” fully cast in bronze, was exhibited at the Art Paris fair.
- The French president visited the exhibition and personally congratulated the artist for his work.
- Premiere in Spain at the Atrium Gallery in Marbella, solo show with new collections in the presence of the international press and the mayor of the city, Jose Bernal Gutierrez. A special performance by his wife, opera singer Cherise Lagasse, who performed pieces from her repertoire.

2015: - Second collaboration with Maserati with the creation of a monumental installation entitled “A Piece of Heaven on Earth.” This work features a Maserati covered with a white plastic film and a sculpture of Jesus Christ. Around the car, several dollar bill sculptures are placed on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s greatest debt.
- Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal

2014: - Maserati presents worldwide the Maserati Ghibli reimagined by the artist Karl Lagasse on the occasion of the brand’s 100th anniversary.
- Solo exhibition at the Italian Embassy in Paris. The Italian ambassador in France hosted a dinner in his presence, around the artist’s works.

2013: - Collective exhibition Automobile Club of France, Place de la Concorde, Paris.

2012: - Karl gave the city of Deauville a bronze Crytogram One sculpture, which remains permanently at the city’s entrance.
- For the 65th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, Karl created a sculpture “Building” made from a collage of photos retracing the festival’s key moments. Acknowledgments to all who signed the work: Alexandra Lamy, Gad Elmaleh, Bérénice Bejo, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Mathias Schoenaerts, Marie Gilain, Michael Youn, José Garcia, Michel Hazanavicius, Nadine Labaki, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tim Roth, Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron.
- Exhibition - Galerie ARTCO FRANCE, Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés (France)

2011: - Exhibitor at the “Art Zurich” fair (Switzerland) and “Art Elysées” at Bel Air Fine Art Gallery (Italy)
- Karl Lagerfeld and Kanye West organize a photo shoot with One Dollar by Karl Lagasse
- March 2011: Exhibitor at the “Art Monaco” fair.
- Exhibition - Galerie Marie Gold Fine Art, Bombay, New Delhi (India).
- Exhibition - Galerie des Lices, Saint-Tropez (France);
- Exhibition - Galerie Caroline Bober, Paris (France);

2010: - At the request of the city of Deauville (Normandy – France) Karl traveled specifically to Lexington (USA) to create a sculpture for the world equestrian championships: Horsemania.
- Exhibition - Galerie Bel Air Fine Art, Milan (Italy);
- Exhibition - Crans-Montana, Geneva (Switzerland);
- Exhibition - Galérie Bartoux, Honfleur, Courchevel, New York, Megève.
- Exhibition - Galerie Luca Fine Art, Verbier (Switzerland);

2009: - Exhibition - Galérie Arty, Saint-Tropez (France);
- Exhibition - Opus Galerie, Aix-en-Provence (France);
- Exhibitor at the “Art Elysées” fair, Paris (France);
- Opening of the Workshop, vernissage and projection of video clips about the artist’s work (5) at the Deauville Casino cinema, Deauville – Normandy (France);
- July 2009: Creation of the Dollar.
- Exhibition - Galerie Olga London, Brussels (Belgium);

2008: - Exclusive exhibition at Espace Cardin, Paris (France);

2007: - Permanent exhibition - Opera Gallery, (Paris, London, Miami, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Monaco, New York, Dubai, and Geneva).

2006: - Exhibition - Galerie Pascal Polar, Brussels (Belgium);
- Exhibition - Galerie Xavier Ufkens (for the association "Accueil" helping abused children), Brussels (Belgium)

2005: - Exhibition - Galerie Isy Brachot, Brussels (Belgium);

2004: - Exhibition - Galerie Work Shop, Deauville – Normandy (France);

2003: - Exhibition - Galerie Evertart, Paris (France)
Karl Lagasse continues to innovate and inspire through his art, leaving a significant imprint on the world of contemporary art.

Karl Lagasse continues to innovate and inspire through his art, leaving a significant imprint on the world of contemporary art.