Karl Lagasse - Sculpture «God Bless Brazil »

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Karl Lagasse - Sculpture «God Bless Brazil »

Sculpture "God Bless Brazil" – Green, Yellow and Polished Aluminum Artist: Karl Lagasse Magnificent sculpture reproducing a fragment of the famous cryptogram "One", bearing a message of peace and love, installed at the entrance of the town of Deauville - [Deauville Cryptogram](https://www.indeauville.fr/activite/sculpture-cryptogramme/). This work is delivered with its velvet, embroidered slipcover, signed KARL LAGASSE, artisanally crafted in Normandy. • Details: Signed and numbered artwork. • Edition: Limited series, numbered copies from 01 to 33. • Authenticity: Delivered with the official certificate of authenticity from the artist. • Shipping: The artwork will be sent with a random number, subject to stock availability. Delivery information: You will receive our shipments, both national and international, exclusively via DHL Express, our logistic 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 sent individually to our collectors without any 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 indicate the reason for the refusal on the delivery note, noting issues such as “broken,” “scratched,” “damaged,” or “bent.” If only the packaging is damaged but the content is intact, you may accept the package. However, if both the packaging and the content are damaged, you must refuse the package without hesitation. Note that if you accept the package without inspecting your purchase at delivery, we cannot request compensation or a replacement. Right of withdrawal: Please read the following information carefully before bidding or purchasing. Regarding your right of withdrawal, we use DHL Express for the delivery of our artworks. Although this shipping method is expensive, it is reliable. If you request a withdrawal, the DHL fees will remain your responsibility. You will be responsible for the DHL Express shipping charges, 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 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 on his impressive 2-meter bronze sculpture One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais. Karl’s artistic career began at the age of 7 with collages, prompted by his meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He then turned to tagging and graffiti in the Paris metro while remaining passionate about collages. The 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 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 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 on his impressive 2-meter bronze sculpture One Dollar, exhibited at the Grand Palais. Karl’s artistic journey began at age 7 with collages, spurred by his meeting with sculptor César Baldaccini. He then 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 exposition in Paris, which culminated in 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: - Finalization of the work One Dollar Green Bronze 8 meters, 7 tons. 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, 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; 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. - Rapper Rick Ross posed with a special St Regis edition of One Dollar. 2022: - New York: Times Square NY City, projection on 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 studio 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: - Beginning of work on the artist’s largest piece ever created: 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 of Deauville’s seafront (the boards). 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 artist’s 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 Cartier Maison in creating the trophies for the Deauville American Film Festival. 2016: - Art Fair Paris at the Grand Palais - A two-meter-tall "One Dollar" entirely cast in bronze 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 the 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 entitled “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 sculptures representing one-dollar bills are laid on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s greatest debt - Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal 2014: - Maserati presents in world premiere 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 in 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 gifted the city of Deauville a bronze Crytogram One sculpture, which remains permanently at the city entrance. - For the 65th Cannes Film Festival, Karl created a sculpture “Building” composed of a collage of photos tracing 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 fairs “Art Zurich” (Switzerland) and “Art Elysées” at the 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” Show. - 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) 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 - Galerie Arty, Saint-Tropez (France); - Exhibition - Opus Galerie, Aix-en-Provence (France); - Exhibitor at the Art Elysées fair, Paris (France); - Opening of the Workshop, vernissage and screening of videos about the artist’s work (5) at the Casino de Deauville 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. Karl Lagasse is part of the contemporary street art movement, alongside Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kaws, Invader, Swoon, Os Gêmeos and Blu. He is also aligned with pop art alongside Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Yayoi Kusama, Kaws, Damien Hirst, Richard Prince and Cindy Sherman.

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