SKE - Gainsbourg Vs 500Fr - Aluminium

- Signed/numbered artwork, provided with a certificate of authenticity and a unique holographic number.
- Description: Aluminum billet sculpture 3mm thick, satin varnish finish anti-scratch/UV
- The folded billet stands upright and gives the impression of “floating”; superb effect guaranteed
- HAND-FINISHED « Sculpture made for commercial purposes, hand-retouched by the artist SKE »
- Directly from the studio, never exhibited, artwork in perfect condition!

- Instagram artist SKE: ske_shakeyourart

- Number 05/30 EA ("Artist Edition", the rarest and most sought-after editions).
- Edition of 100 copies + 30 EA
- Since the folds are done by hand, you may notice a slight difference from the presentation photo; this is inherent to the artisanal manufacturing process and makes your copy unique.
- On March 11, 1984, Serge Gainsbourg burned a 500 franc banknote live on television. This famous provocation was intended to alert public opinion to the tax pressure he claimed to be a victim of. Highly appreciating this artist for his career, vision, and positions, I wish to pay tribute to him today through this work.

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

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

After an exceptional 2025, SKE’s value has risen noticeably. Winner of the first prize at Urban Master contest (2023), then elected Artist of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025).
SKE was selected as the "Artist of the Month" by 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 is also making his mark in the digital artworks market, a major trend in the last two years, enhancing the appeal of his creations to collectors.

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

SKE is without a doubt an artist to follow, to initiate or enrich a collection with rising value.

Ranked & Awarded Artist – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art

A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY The work of SKE sits within a prestigious lineage. His line shows 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 reimagine the classics, not hesitating to distill the Mona Lisa by Vinci, 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 icons of our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and Scrooge McDuck’s symbolic greed. The influence of gaming, comics, and graphic novels is omnipresent: from the Nintendo universe and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokemon 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 that sometimes recalls Alec Monopoly, the artist plays with codes of success and materialism. The Dollar symbol sits beside luxury and fashion logos. His canvases capture the aesthetic of “Hype”: sneaker culture (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and high fashion (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also incorporates 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 worked textures evoking the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of Richard Orlinski.

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

- Instagram artist SKE: ske_shakeyourart