Karl Lagasse - Sculpture Alluminium et Bois *One dollar minimalist Black*

Aluminum and wood sculpture “One dollar minimalist Black” – Black on white American crate
Artist: Karl Lagasse
Magnificent sculpture representing the famous American banknote in its wooden case, made of aluminum by the artist.

Each work is unique as it is folded and shaped by hand.

Karl Lagasse. This unique work blends modernity and prestige.
• Details: Signed artwork and numbered on the back.
• Edition: Hand-formed edition by Karl Lagasse, each piece is unique, with a certificate
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Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, gained prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that same 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 career began at age 7 with collages, prompted by his encounter with sculptor César Baldaccini. He then turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. Artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to merge his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, which led to his first solo show in 2006 at Galerie Isy Brachot in Brussels. In 2008, he returned to Paris with an exhibition combining paintings, sculptures, and video elements at Espace Pierre Cardin.

Karl especially enjoys unveiling his works during international exhibitions. In 2011, he was represented by Bel Air Fine Art 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 Galerie Artco France. His 2016 solo exhibition at Atrium Gallery in Marbella, Spain, was inaugurated by the mayor, who praised his works to the international press.

Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, gained prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that same 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 career began at age 7 with collages, prompted by his encounter with sculptor César Baldaccini. He then turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. Artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to merge his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, which led to his first solo show in 2006 at Galerie Isy Brachot in Brussels. In 2008, he returned to Paris with an exhibition combining paintings, sculptures, and video elements at Espace Pierre Cardin.

2026: – Finalization of the work One Dollar Green Bronze 8 meters tall and weighing 7 tons. The world’s largest One Dollar sculpture created by the artist.
2025: – Installation of the monumental Reflection of the Sun. Installed near the new Pavillon des Bains, on the Promenade Michel d’Ornano, inaugurated by Mayor Philippe Augier on September 8.

2024: – Art Miami – Group exhibitions Galerie Nicolas Auvray New York. For the occasion, a bronze cryptogram 1m80 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. The 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.
– The rapper Rick Ross posed with a St. Regis edition One Dollar.

2022: – New York: Times Square, NY City, projection on the Nasdaq screen of the work “A One Dollar in the Cyberspace City.”
– Presentation of the American Film Festival trophies to Thandiwe Newton, Jesse Eisenberg, Ana de Armas…

2021: – New workshop in Austin, Texas, USA.
- Solo exhibition of the artist.
- Finalization 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: One Dollar Bronze Green 8 Meters.
- Deauville American Film Festival: he creates a new sculpture in collaboration with the town of Deauville, inspired by the barriers along the Deauville promenade (the planks).

2019: – Deauville American Film Festival: the artist created a new sculpture, representing his dollar engraved in aluminum.
- The 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 the 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 Maison Cartier 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 the Art Paris fair.
- The French president visited the exhibition and personally congratulated the artist for his work.
- First in Spain at 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, creating a monumental installation titled “A Piece of Heaven on Earth.” This work features a Maserati covered with a white plastic film and a sculpture of Jesus Christ. Around the car, several dollar-bill sculptures are placed on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s greatest debt
- Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal

2014: – Maserati presents, for the world premiere, 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 to 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 to the city of Deauville a Crytogram One bronze sculpture, which remains permanently at the city’s entrance.
- For the 65th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, Karl created a sculpture “Building” composed of a collage of photos tracing the festival’s milestones.
Thanks to all the people 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: – Exhibitor at the fairs “Art Zurich” (Switzerland) and “Art Elysées” at Galerie Bel Air Fine Art (Italy)
- Karl Lagerfeld and Kanye West organize a photo shoot with One Dollar by Karl Lagasse
- March 2011: Exhibitor 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 specifically to Lexington (USA) and creates a sculpture for the World Equestrian Championships: Horsemania.
- Exhibition - Galerie Bel Air Fine Art, Milan (Italy);
- Exhibition - Crans Montana, Geneva (Switzerland);
- Exhibition - Galérie Bartoux, Honfleur, Courchevel, New York, Megève.
- Exhibition - Galerie Luca Fine Art, Verbier (Switzerland);

2009: – Exhibition - Galerie Arty, Saint-Tropez (France);
- Exhibition - Opus Galerie, Aix-en-Provence (France);
- Exhibition at the Art Elysées fair, Paris (France);
- Opening of the Workshop, vernissage and screening of videos about 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 (in support of 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.