Karl Lagasse - Sculpture *One dollar Malko*

Sculpture “One dollar Malko” – Blue and White
Artist: Karl Lagasse
Magnificent sculpture representing the famous American banknote, made of aluminum by 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, gained 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, at 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 meeting 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 fuse 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 the Bel Air Fine Art gallery 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 show at the Atrium gallery in Marbella, Spain, was inaugurated by the mayor, who praised his works to the international press.

Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, gained 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, at 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 meeting 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 fuse 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 work One Dollar Green Bronze 8 meters tall and 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 brand-new Pavillon des Bains, on the Promenade Michel d’Ornano, inaugurated by Mayor Philippe Augier on September 8.

2024: - Art Miami - Collective exhibitions Galerie Nicolas Auvray New York. For the occasion, a 1.8-meter bronze cryptogram and a 2-meter One Dollar were exhibited 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. Artists interviewed about the artist and who received the trophy include: Michael Douglas, Daisy Ridley, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Mikey Madison...

2023: - Aspen Saint Regis: Installation of the 2-meter One Dollar 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 trophies to Thandiwe Newton, Jesse Eisenberg, Ana de Armas…

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

2020: - Start 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 city of Deauville, inspired by the barriers of Deauville’s promenade (the planks).

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

2018: - Creation of a new sculpture for the Deauville American Film Festival trophy; among artists who received the trophy sculpture are: Morgan Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Fanning, Jason Clarke and many others...
- Collective 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 bronze “One Dollar” was exhibited at Art Paris.
- The French president visited the exhibition and personally congratulated the artist for his work.
- First in Spain at the Atrium gallery in Marbella, solo exhibition with new collections in the presence of the international press and the mayor of the city, Jose Bernal Gutierrez. 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 titled “A Piece of Heaven on Earth.” This work features a Maserati covered in white plastic wrap and a sculpture of Jesus Christ. Around the car, several sculptures representing one-dollar bills are laid on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s greatest debt.
- Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal

2014: - Maserati world premiere of the Maserati Ghibli reimagined by 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 de France, Place de la Concorde, Paris.

2012: - Karl donated a Crytogram One bronze sculpture to the city of Deauville, permanently at the city entrance.
- For the 65th Cannes Film Festival, Karl created a sculpture “Building” composed of a collage of photos tracing the festival’s major moments.
Thanks 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: - Exhibiting 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: Exhibiting 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 travels to Lexington (USA) to create a sculpture for the World Show Jumping Championships: Horsemania.
- Exhibition - Galerie Bel Air Fine Art, Milan (Italy);
- Exhibition - Crans-Montana, Geneva (Switzerland);
- Exhibition - Galerie 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);
- Exhibiting at the Art Elysées fair, Paris (France);
- Opening of the Workshop, opening reception and projection of video clips on 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.