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Karl Lagasse - Sculpture Alluminium et Bois One dollar minimalist Pink

“One Dollar Minimalist Pink” Aluminum and Wood Sculpture – Rose on White American Crate Artist: Karl Lagasse Magnificent sculpture representing the famous American banknote in its wooden display case, crafted in aluminum by the artist. Each work is unique as it is folded and formed by hand. Karl Lagasse. This unique piece blends modernity and prestige. • Details: Signed artwork numbered on the back. • Edition: Limited series, numbered copies from 01 to 33. • Authenticity: Delivered with the artist’s official certificate of authenticity. • Shipping: The artwork will be sent with a random number, subject to stock availability. Delivery information: You will receive our shipments, both domestic and international, exclusively via DHL Express, our logistics partner. The works are shipped from the artist based in the United States to our logistics platform in France, which handles import and customs clearance, before being individually sent back to our collectors without constraints. The transport cost includes all fees from the United States to your home. IMPORTANT: NEVER accept a damaged package without opening and inspecting it. If the work is damaged, you must refuse delivery and note the reason for the refusal on the delivery slip, mentioning issues such as “broken,” “scratched,” “damaged,” or “folded.” If only the packaging is damaged but the contents are intact, you may accept the package. However, if both the packaging and the contents are damaged, you must refuse the package without hesitation. Please note that if you accept the package without verifying your purchase upon delivery, we cannot request compensation or replacement. Right of withdrawal: Please read the following information carefully before bidding or purchasing. Regarding your right of withdrawal, we use DHL Express for delivering our artworks. Although this shipping mode is costly, it is reliable. If you request a withdrawal, DHL fees will remain your responsibility. You will be responsible for the DHL Express shipping costs, which are non-refundable. Only the price of the artwork will be refunded. Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, gained prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking among the top ten sculptors under 30 according to Artprice that same year. 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 French president warmly congratulated Karl on his impressive 2-meter bronze sculpture One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais. Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, sparked by his meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He later turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. The artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to fuse his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, leading to his first solo show 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. Karl particularly enjoys unveiling his works at international exhibitions. In 2011, he was represented by Bel Air Fine Art at the Art Monaco fair with his Cryptogram One. The following year, he presented his One Dollar works under the theme “In God We Trust” at the Artco France gallery. His 2016 solo show at the Atrium Gallery in Marbella, Spain, was inaugurated by the mayor, who praised his works to international press. Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, gained prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking among the top ten sculptors under 30 according to Artprice that same year. 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 French president warmly congratulated Karl on his impressive 2-meter bronze sculpture One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais. Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, sparked by his meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He later turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. The artist Yvaral Vasarely encouraged him to fuse his tags with his collages. In 2003, Karl prepared his first exhibition in Paris, leading to his first solo show 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: – Finalization of the One Dollar Green Bronze 8 meters, 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 newly built Pavillon des Bains, on 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 of 1.80 m and a 2-meter One Dollar were exhibited during the event. - 50th anniversary of the Deauville American Film Festival; the artist created 18 bronze trophies as well as a 2-meter sculpture to be installed at the CID. Interviewed artists 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. – Rapper Rick Ross posed with a special St. Regis edition One Dollar. 2022: – New York: Times Square, projection on the Nasdaq screen of the work “A One Dollar in the Cyberspace City.” – American Film Festival trophies awarded to Thandiwe Newton, Jesse Eisenberg, Ana de Armas… 2021: – New studio in Austin, Texas, USA. - Solo exhibition of the artist. - Finalization of the sculpture “Ascension of Christ” after years of work. - Casting at Fonderia Del Chiaro (Italy), Pietrasanta. 2020: – Beginning 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 Deauville promenade (the boards). 2019: – Deauville American Film Festival: the artist created a new sculpture, representing 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; among the artists who received the artist’s trophy sculpture are: Morgan Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Fanning, Jason Clarke, and many others... - Group 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 Cartier House 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 Art Paris. - The French president visited the exhibition and personally congratulated the artist for his work. - Premiere in Spain at the Atrium gallery in Marbella, solo exhibition with new collections in the presence of 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 with the creation of 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 laid on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s greatest debt. - Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal 2014: – Maserati world premiere of the Maserati Ghibli reimagined by Karl Lagasse for the brand’s 100th anniversary. - Solo exhibition at the Italian Embassy in Paris. The Italian ambassador in France organized 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 bronze Crytogram One sculpture, permanently at the city’s entrance. - For Cannes’ 65th anniversary, Karl created a sculpture “Building” composed of a photo collage tracing the festival’s highlights. Thank you to all who signed the piece: 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 Bel Air Fine Art Gallery (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 to Lexington (USA) specifically to create 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 - Arty Gallery, Saint-Tropez (France); - Exhibition - Opus Galerie, Aix-en-Provence (France); - Exhibitor at the Art Elysées show, Paris (France); - Opening of the Workshop, vernissage and video clip screenings on the artist’s work (5) at the Deauville Casino cinema, 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 - Galerie Pascal Polar, Brussels (Belgium); - Exhibition - Galerie Xavier Ufkens (for 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.

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