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SKE presents La République des sourires, a limited edition print 05/10 combining mixed media and digital painting on premium art paper ISO A2 (59.4 x 42 cm), signed, numbered, with certificate, produced in France and offered by Galerie in or after 2020.
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“The Republic of Smiles” – Ultra Limited Edition (10 copies) - New collection
Edition number: 05/10
Artist: SKE
Publisher: Atelier Montmartre Paris
Mixed media: digital painting (Procreate AI Photoshop)
Premium art paper – ISO A2 size – Signed, numbered – Certificate included
SKE reinvents Marianne in the image of a serene child, wearing the Phrygian bonnet and meditating. On a vibrant blue, white, and red background, a crowd of smileys forms a joyful, popular, and distinctly contemporary Republic.
Between street art, national symbols, and pop culture, the artist playfully and boldly distorts codes with tenderness.
This new-generation Marianne raises no weapon: she opposes turmoil with inner peace, innocence, and the universal power of a smile.
Features:
• Limited edition of 10 copies
• Printed on premium art paper
• ISO A2 format (59.4x42 cm), easy to frame
• Each copy signed and numbered by SKE
• Includes certificate of authenticity
• Shipped securely, reinforced packaging
A rare edition that will undoubtedly become a centerpiece of your collection.
- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a self-taught French artist and all-rounder who grew up in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring much of his work.
He continually explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stencil, 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 year in 2025, SKE’s market value has risen noticeably. He won the Urban Master competition first prize (2023), was later named Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025). SKE was selected as “Artist of the Month” in October and has 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. Parallelly, SKE is also making waves in the digital art market, a major trend of the past two years, enhancing the appeal of his creations to collectors.
Icons of pop culture, bold graphics, and texture play define a style that has become essential.
SKE is undoubtedly an artist to watch, to start or enrich a collection with rising value.
Artist Rated & Awarded – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art
A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY
SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. His linework carries the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating the subversiveness of Banksy or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His pieces create a bridge between eras: they revisit the classics, daring to distort Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to juxtapose them with a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr. Brainwash or Kaws.
POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA
Drawing from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates icons from our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge McDuck. The influence of gaming, comics, and superhero lore is omnipresent: from Nintendo and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokémon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and Marvel superheroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of a 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 logos of luxury and fashion giants. His canvases capture the aesthetic of “Hype”: the sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also includes 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 surfaces that sometimes evoke the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of a piece by Richard Orlinski.
This artwork is ideal for enriching a collection or adding a dynamic touch to your interior.
“The Republic of Smiles” – Ultra Limited Edition (10 copies) - New collection
Edition number: 05/10
Artist: SKE
Publisher: Atelier Montmartre Paris
Mixed media: digital painting (Procreate AI Photoshop)
Premium art paper – ISO A2 size – Signed, numbered – Certificate included
SKE reinvents Marianne in the image of a serene child, wearing the Phrygian bonnet and meditating. On a vibrant blue, white, and red background, a crowd of smileys forms a joyful, popular, and distinctly contemporary Republic.
Between street art, national symbols, and pop culture, the artist playfully and boldly distorts codes with tenderness.
This new-generation Marianne raises no weapon: she opposes turmoil with inner peace, innocence, and the universal power of a smile.
Features:
• Limited edition of 10 copies
• Printed on premium art paper
• ISO A2 format (59.4x42 cm), easy to frame
• Each copy signed and numbered by SKE
• Includes certificate of authenticity
• Shipped securely, reinforced packaging
A rare edition that will undoubtedly become a centerpiece of your collection.
- ARTIST BIO:
SKE is a self-taught French artist and all-rounder who grew up in the 80s/90s culture, inspiring much of his work.
He continually explores new techniques: acrylic painting, collage, stencil, 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 year in 2025, SKE’s market value has risen noticeably. He won the Urban Master competition first prize (2023), was later named Revelation of the Year at the Color Jam Challenge (2025). SKE was selected as “Artist of the Month” in October and has 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. Parallelly, SKE is also making waves in the digital art market, a major trend of the past two years, enhancing the appeal of his creations to collectors.
Icons of pop culture, bold graphics, and texture play define a style that has become essential.
SKE is undoubtedly an artist to watch, to start or enrich a collection with rising value.
Artist Rated & Awarded – Pop Art & Contemporary Street Art
A UNIVERSE BETWEEN HERITAGE AND MODERNITY
SKE’s work sits in a prestigious lineage. His linework carries the visual efficiency of Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, while incorporating the subversiveness of Banksy or the pioneer Blek le Rat. His pieces create a bridge between eras: they revisit the classics, daring to distort Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, or Picasso’s deconstructed forms to juxtapose them with a modern urban aesthetic close to Mr. Brainwash or Kaws.
POP CULTURE & NOSTALGIA
Drawing from the collective imagination, SKE manipulates icons from our childhood. He stages the Disney universe with figures like Mickey or Pinocchio, and the symbolic greed of Scrooge McDuck. The influence of gaming, comics, and superhero lore is omnipresent: from Nintendo and the legendary Game Boy, to Pokémon creatures (Pikachu, Charizard, Ash), and Marvel superheroes. SKE crystallizes these memories in the manner of a 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 logos of luxury and fashion giants. His canvases capture the aesthetic of “Hype”: the sneaker world (Nike Air Jordan, Adidas, Off-White) and haute couture (Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Louboutin). He also includes 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 surfaces that sometimes evoke the glossy finish of Jeff Koons or the facets of a piece by Richard Orlinski.
This artwork is ideal for enriching a collection or adding a dynamic touch to your interior.
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Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
05/10
Artist
SKE
Title of artwork
La République des sourires
Technique
AI, Digital painting, Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
42 cm
Width
59.4 cm
Style
Folk Art
Period
2020+
