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SKE presents Grand Prix de la Gaffe, a signed 04/100 limited-edition digital painting on 300 g art paper (ISO A3), measuring 29.7 × 42 cm, produced in France since 2020 and offered by Galerie with certificate.

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“Grand Prix de la Gaffe” – Limited Edition (100 copies) - New 2026 Collection
Edition number: 04/100
Artist: SKE
Publisher: Atelier Montmartre Paris
Art paper 300 g – ISO A3 format – Signed, numbered – Certificate included

The Real Boss of the Finish

The ultimate danger on the track isn’t Bowser, it’s Lagaffe. SKE telescopes here the karting champion and the Olympic champion of blunders. Gaston, hypnotized by his console, charges straight toward the famous banana, a double reference to his universe and to the game’s. Mario panics in the background: he has just realized that against the legendary bad luck of the clumsy, no invincibility star works.

The Style

Technically, it’s a controlled visual collision. SKE mixes the nerve-ink of Franco-Belgian comics with the urgency of street art. Retro print textures for the vintage feel, fluorescent paint splatters and a stencil effect on a textured concrete-wall-like background: the line is sharp, seemingly messy yet perfectly mastered for an urban and impactful result.

Specifications:

• Limited edition of 100 copies
• Printed on premium 300 g art paper
• ISO A3 size, easy to frame
• Each copy signed and numbered by SKE
• Comes with certificate of authenticity
• Shipped securely, reinforced packaging

“Grand Prix de la Gaffe” is a vibrant, joyful piece designed for collectors who love pop art, revisited comics, and works that tell a story.

A rare edition that will undoubtedly become a flagship item in your collection.

- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a self-taught French artist and all-rounder who grew up in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring a large portion of his artistic works.

He continually explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stenciling, graffiti, urban installations and digital art. His dynamic, expressive compositions, often with double meanings, fuse the raw energy of street art with the visual impact of pop art.

After an exceptional 2025, SKE’s market value is rising notably. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then named Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025).
SKE was chosen as “Artist of the Month” in October, and he also had a feature in an American art magazine confirming his international recognition.

His works have already been exhibited in major venues in Europe, the United States and Asia, consolidating his place on the contemporary art scene. In parallel, SKE also makes a mark in the digital art market, a major trend over the past two years, reinforcing the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and texture plays define a style that has become indispensable.

SKE is undoubtedly an artist to follow, to start or enrich a collection with rising value.

Awarded & Recognized Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A Universe Between Heritage and Modernity
SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. One senses in his line the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating the subversion of Banksy or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works create a bridge between eras: they revisit classics, not hesitating to divert Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to place them in a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA
Drawing from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates childhood icons. He stages Disney’s universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic avarice of Scrooge. The influence of gaming, comics, and graphic novels is omnipresent: from the Nintendo universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokémon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and the Marvel Super Heroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of Daniel Arsham or Takashi Murakami.

LUXURY, HYPE & CONSUMER SOCIETY
In a style that sometimes recalls Alec Monopoly, the artist plays with codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits alongside luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the “Hype” aesthetic: you’ll find sneaker culture (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also integrates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not forgetting mass-consumer icons like Coca‑Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured finishes evoking the glossy surface of a Jeff Koons or the facets of a Richard Orlinski.

This piece is ideal for enriching a collection or bringing a dynamic touch to your interior.

“Grand Prix de la Gaffe” – Limited Edition (100 copies) - New 2026 Collection
Edition number: 04/100
Artist: SKE
Publisher: Atelier Montmartre Paris
Art paper 300 g – ISO A3 format – Signed, numbered – Certificate included

The Real Boss of the Finish

The ultimate danger on the track isn’t Bowser, it’s Lagaffe. SKE telescopes here the karting champion and the Olympic champion of blunders. Gaston, hypnotized by his console, charges straight toward the famous banana, a double reference to his universe and to the game’s. Mario panics in the background: he has just realized that against the legendary bad luck of the clumsy, no invincibility star works.

The Style

Technically, it’s a controlled visual collision. SKE mixes the nerve-ink of Franco-Belgian comics with the urgency of street art. Retro print textures for the vintage feel, fluorescent paint splatters and a stencil effect on a textured concrete-wall-like background: the line is sharp, seemingly messy yet perfectly mastered for an urban and impactful result.

Specifications:

• Limited edition of 100 copies
• Printed on premium 300 g art paper
• ISO A3 size, easy to frame
• Each copy signed and numbered by SKE
• Comes with certificate of authenticity
• Shipped securely, reinforced packaging

“Grand Prix de la Gaffe” is a vibrant, joyful piece designed for collectors who love pop art, revisited comics, and works that tell a story.

A rare edition that will undoubtedly become a flagship item in your collection.

- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a self-taught French artist and all-rounder who grew up in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring a large portion of his artistic works.

He continually explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stenciling, graffiti, urban installations and digital art. His dynamic, expressive compositions, often with double meanings, fuse the raw energy of street art with the visual impact of pop art.

After an exceptional 2025, SKE’s market value is rising notably. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then named Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025).
SKE was chosen as “Artist of the Month” in October, and he also had a feature in an American art magazine confirming his international recognition.

His works have already been exhibited in major venues in Europe, the United States and Asia, consolidating his place on the contemporary art scene. In parallel, SKE also makes a mark in the digital art market, a major trend over the past two years, reinforcing the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and texture plays define a style that has become indispensable.

SKE is undoubtedly an artist to follow, to start or enrich a collection with rising value.

Awarded & Recognized Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A Universe Between Heritage and Modernity
SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. One senses in his line the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating the subversion of Banksy or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His works create a bridge between eras: they revisit classics, not hesitating to divert Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to place them in a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA
Drawing from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates childhood icons. He stages Disney’s universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic avarice of Scrooge. The influence of gaming, comics, and graphic novels is omnipresent: from the Nintendo universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokémon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and the Marvel Super Heroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of Daniel Arsham or Takashi Murakami.

LUXURY, HYPE & CONSUMER SOCIETY
In a style that sometimes recalls Alec Monopoly, the artist plays with codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits alongside luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the “Hype” aesthetic: you’ll find sneaker culture (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also integrates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not forgetting mass-consumer icons like Coca‑Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured finishes evoking the glossy surface of a Jeff Koons or the facets of a Richard Orlinski.

This piece is ideal for enriching a collection or bringing a dynamic touch to your interior.

Details

Artist
SKE
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
04/100
Title of artwork
Grand Prix de la Gaffe
Technique
Digital painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
29.7 cm
Width
42 cm
Style
Folk Art
Period
2020+
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Objects sold
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