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

Aluminum and wood sculpture “One Dollar Minimalist Brown” – Brown on a white American-style box frame
Artist: Karl Lagasse
A magnificent sculpture depicting the famous American banknote in its wooden case, crafted from aluminum by the artist.

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

Karl Lagasse. This unique work combines modernity and prestige.
• Details: Signed and numbered artwork on the back.
• Edition: Handcrafted by Karl Lagasse; each piece is unique and comes with a certificate.
• 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 that same year among Artprice’s ten best sculptors under 30. In 2012, 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 meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He later turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris Metro while remaining passionate about 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 Espace Pierre Cardin.

Karl particularly enjoys unveiling his works at international exhibitions. In 2011, he was represented by Bel Air Fine Art gallery at Art Monaco with his creation Cryptogram One. The following year, he presented his One Dollar works on the theme “In God We Trust” at Artco France gallery. His 2016 solo exhibition at Atrium gallery in Marbella, Spain, was opened by the mayor, who praised his work before the international press.

Renowned artist Karl Lagasse rose to prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that same year among Artprice’s ten best sculptors under 30. In 2012, 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 meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He later turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris Metro while remaining passionate about 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 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 with 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 and 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, Pietrasanta, Italy.

2020: - Work begins 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 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 at 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 House of Cartier in creating the trophies for the Deauville American Film Festival.

2016: - Art Paris Art Fair at the Grand Palais
- A 2-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 Atrium gallery in Marbella, a solo show 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, with the creation of a monumental installation entitled “A Piece of Heaven on Earth.” This work consists of a Maserati covered with 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 unveiled worldwide the Maserati Ghibli reimagined by artist 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, surrounded by the artist’s works.

2013: - Group exhibition at the 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 composed of a collage of photographs tracing the highlights of 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 “Art Zurich” (Switzerland) and “Art Elysées” at Bel Air Fine Art gallery (Italy)
- Karl Lagerfeld and Kanye West organize photo shoot with One Dollar by Karl Lagasse
- March 2011: Exhibitor at “Art Monaco.”
- 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 traveled specially to Lexington (USA) and created a sculpture for the world equestrian championships: Horsemania.
- Exhibition – Bel Air Fine Art gallery, Milan (Italy);
- Exhibition – Crans Montana, Geneva (Switzerland);
- Exhibition – Bartoux Gallery, Honfleur, Courchevel, New York, Megève.
- Exhibition – Luca Fine Art gallery, Verbier (Switzerland);

2009: - Exhibition – Arty Gallery, Saint-Tropez (France);
- Exhibition – Opus Gallery, Aix-en-Provence (France);
- Exhibitor at “Art Elysées,” 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 – Olga London Gallery, 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 – Pascal Polar Gallery, Brussels (Belgium);
- Exhibition – Xavier Ufkens Gallery (in support of the “Accueil” association, which helps abused children), Brussels (Belgium)

2005: - Exhibition – Isy Brachot Gallery, Brussels (Belgium);

2004: - Exhibition – Work Shop Gallery, Deauville – Normandy (France);

2003: - Exhibition – Evertart Gallery, Paris (France)
Karl Lagasse continues to innovate and inspire through his art, leaving a significant mark on the world of contemporary art.


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