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Life Is Beautiful by SKE is a hand-signed giclée, edition 13/30, dated 2020 and after, on premium satin art paper A2 (59.4 x 42 cm), produced in France and sold by Galerie.

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- Limited edition of the work "Life Is Beautiful" by the artist SKE.
- Publisher: Atelier MONTMARTRE FineArt.
- Certificate of authenticity.
- High-quality print on premium satin art paper 300 g/m2.
- Number 13/30
- Format A2 (59.4x42 cm) very easy to frame.
- Carefully packaged and securely shipped (Silk paper+Tube+Cardboard)
- BIO ARTIST:
SKE is a self-taught French artist and all-around creator who grew up immersed in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring a large portion of his artworks.

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

After an exceptional year in 2025, SKE’s market value has risen notably. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then elected Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025). SKE was selected as "Artist of the Month" by the Opulence gallery in October, and he also benefited from 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 asserts himself in the digital artworks market, a major trend over the last two years, strengthening the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and texture play characterize a now-essential style.

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

Renowned & Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. You can see 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 rework Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to confront them with a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA Drawing from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates iconic figures from our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with characters like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge McDuck. 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), through Marvel superheroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of Daniel Arsham or Takashi Murakami.

LUXURY, HYPE & CONSUMER SOCIETY In a style reminiscent at times of Alec Monopoly, the artist plays with codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits beside luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the "Hype" aesthetic: you encounter the sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and high fashion (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also integrates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not forgetting mass-consumption icons like Coca-Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured finishes evoking the glossy surface of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski.

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

- Limited edition of the work "Life Is Beautiful" by the artist SKE.
- Publisher: Atelier MONTMARTRE FineArt.
- Certificate of authenticity.
- High-quality print on premium satin art paper 300 g/m2.
- Number 13/30
- Format A2 (59.4x42 cm) very easy to frame.
- Carefully packaged and securely shipped (Silk paper+Tube+Cardboard)
- BIO ARTIST:
SKE is a self-taught French artist and all-around creator who grew up immersed in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring a large portion of his artworks.

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

After an exceptional year in 2025, SKE’s market value has risen notably. Winner of the first prize in the Urban Master contest (2023), then elected Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025). SKE was selected as "Artist of the Month" by the Opulence gallery in October, and he also benefited from 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 asserts himself in the digital artworks market, a major trend over the last two years, strengthening the appeal of his creations to collectors.

Icons of popular culture, bold graphics and texture play characterize a now-essential style.

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

Renowned & Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. You can see 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 rework Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to confront them with a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr Brainwash or Kaws.

POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA Drawing from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates iconic figures from our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with characters like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge McDuck. 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), through Marvel superheroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of Daniel Arsham or Takashi Murakami.

LUXURY, HYPE & CONSUMER SOCIETY In a style reminiscent at times of Alec Monopoly, the artist plays with codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits beside luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the "Hype" aesthetic: you encounter the sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and high fashion (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also integrates automotive adrenaline (Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, AMG) and precision watchmaking (Rolex, Tag Heuer), not forgetting mass-consumption icons like Coca-Cola. It is vibrant art, with textured finishes evoking the glossy surface of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski.

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

Details

Artist
SKE
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
13/30
Title of artwork
Life Is Beautiful
Technique
Giclée
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
59.4 cm
Width
42 cm
Depiction/theme
Pop Culture
Style
Folk Art
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
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Objects sold
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