Karl Lagasse - Sculpture *God bless Emanu‘el*

Sculpture *God bless Emanu‘el* – turquoise blue and polished aluminum
Artist: Karl Lagasse
A magnificent sculpture reproducing a fragment of the famous “One” cryptogram, carrying a message of peace and love, installed at the entrance to the city of Deauville - [Deauville Cryptogram] (https://www.indeauville.fr/activite/sculpture-cryptogram/).
This artwork comes with its embroidered velvet cover, signed KARL LAGASSE and handcrafted in Normandy.
• Details: Signed and numbered artwork.
• Edition: Limited series, numbered from 01 to 33.
• Authenticity: Supplied with the artist’s official certificate of authenticity.
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Renowned artist Karl Lagasse rose to prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking among Artprice’s top ten sculptors under 30 that same year. In 2012, the New York publication Farameh named him one of the fifty leading 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 on his impressive 2-meter bronze sculpture, One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais.

Karl’s artistic journey began at the age of 7 with collage, inspired by his encounter with sculptor César Baldaccini. He later turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris Metro while continuing to pursue his passion for collage. Artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to combine his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, which led to his first solo exhibition in 2006 at the Isy Brachot Gallery in Brussels. In 2008, he returned to Paris with an exhibition combining paintings, sculptures and video elements at the Espace Pierre Cardin.

2026: - Completion of the work One Dollar Green Bronze, 8 meters and 7 tonnes. The largest One Dollar sculpture in the world, created by the artist.

2025: - Installation of the monumental work Reflection of the Sun. Installed near the brand-new Pavillon des Bains, on the Promenade Michel d'Ornano, and inaugurated by Mayor Philippe Augier on September 8.

2024: - Art Miami - Group exhibitions, Galerie Nicolas Auvray, New York. For the occasion, a 1.80-meter bronze cryptogram 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. 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 work in front of the St Regis. The Aspen Times covered the event in a dedicated article.
- Rapper Rick Ross posed with a special-edition St Regis One Dollar.

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

2021: - New studio in Austin, Texas, United States.
- Solo exhibition by the artist.
- Completion of the sculpture “Ascension of Christ” after several years of work.
- Casting at Fonderia Del Chiaro (Italy), Pietrasanta.

2020: - Work begins on the largest piece ever created by the artist: the One Dollar Bronze Green, 8 Meters.
- Deauville American Film Festival: he creates a new sculpture in collaboration with the city of Deauville, inspired by the railings along the Deauville promenade (Les Planches).

2019: - Deauville American Film Festival: the artist created a new sculpture depicting his dollar engraved in aluminum.
- 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; artists who received the artist’s trophy sculpture include Morgan Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Fanning, Jason Clarke and many others...
- Group exhibitions, Galerie Art Expo.
- Several of the artist’s One Dollar sculptures exhibited inside the Hôtel Royal Monceau.
- 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-high “One Dollar,” made entirely of bronze, was exhibited at the Art Paris fair.
- The French president visited the exhibition and personally congratulated the artist on his work.
- First exhibition in Spain at the Atrium Gallery in Marbella, a solo exhibition featuring new collections, attended by the international press and the city’s mayor, Jose Bernal Gutierrez. Special performance by his wife, opera singer Cherise Lagasse, who performed selections from her repertoire.

2015: - Second collaboration with Maserati, creating a monumental installation entitled “A Piece of Heaven on Earth.” The work consists of a Maserati covered in white plastic film and a sculpture of Jesus Christ. Around the car, several sculptures depicting one-dollar bills are placed on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s greatest debt
- Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal

2014: - Maserati unveils worldwide the Maserati Ghibli reimagined by artist Karl Lagasse to mark the brand’s 100th anniversary.
- Solo exhibition at the Italian Embassy in Paris. The Italian Ambassador to France hosts a dinner in his presence, surrounded by the artist’s works.

2013: - Group exhibition, Automobile Club de France, Place de la Concorde, Paris.

2012: - Karl donated a bronze Crytogram One sculpture to the city of Deauville, where it will remain permanently at the entrance to the city.
- For the 65th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, Karl created a “Building” sculpture made from a collage of photographs retracing key moments in the festival’s history.
Thanks to everyone 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 “Art Zurich” fair (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 - Marie Gold Fine Art Gallery, 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 especially 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 - Galerie 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);
- Exhibitor at the “Art Elysées” fair, Paris (France);
- Opening of the Workshop, preview and screening of video clips about the artist’s work (5) at the Casino Cinema in Deauville, 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 “Accueil” association, which helps 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 mark on the contemporary art world.


Karl Lagasse continues to innovate and inspire through his art, leaving a significant mark on the contemporary art world.

Karl Lagasse is part of the contemporary street art movement, in the tradition of Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kaws, Invader, Swoon, Os Gêmeos and Blu. He is also part of the pop art tradition, alongside Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Yayoi Kusama, Kaws, Damien Hirst, Richard Prince and Cindy Sherman.