Karl Lagasse - Sculpture Alluminium et Bois *One dollar minimalist Red Tokyo*

Aluminium and wood sculpture "One dollar minimalist Red Tokyo" – Red on white American crate Artist: Karl Lagasse Magnificent sculpture representing the famous American banknote in its wooden case, made in aluminum by the artist. Each work is unique in that it is hand-folded and shaped. Karl Lagasse. This unique piece blends modernity and prestige. • Details: Signed and numbered artwork on the back. • Edition: Hand-sculpted edition by Karl Lagasse, each piece is unique, with a certificate • Authenticity: Supplied with the official certificate of authenticity from the artist. • Shipping: The work will be sent with a random number, depending on stock availability. Delivery information: You will receive our shipments, both national 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 sending them 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 problems such as “broken,” “scratched,” “damaged,” or “folded.” If only the packaging is impaired but the contents are intact, you may accept the package. Conversely, if the packaging and contents are damaged, you must refuse the package without hesitation. Note that if you accept the package without checking your purchase upon delivery, we cannot pursue 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 the delivery of our artworks. Although this shipping method is costly, it is reliable. If you make a withdrawal request, DHL fees will remain at your expense. 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 that year among the top ten 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. Most recently, in 2016, at 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 journey 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 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 show with his Cryptogram One creation. The following year, he presented his One Dollar works on 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 in front of the international press. Karl Lagasse, a renowned artist, gained prominence in 2009 with his One Dollar sculptures, ranking that year among the top ten 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. Most recently, in 2016, at 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 journey 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 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 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 - Collectors Galerie Nicolas Auvray New York. For the occasion, a bronze cryptogram of 1.80m 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 One Dollar. 2022: - New York: Times Square NY City, projection on Nasdaq screen of the work “A One Dollar in the Cyberspace City.” - American Film Festival trophy presentation 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: - Start of work 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 barriers of the Deauville promenade (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 sculpted trophy are: Morgan Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Fanning, Jason Clarke and many others... - Collectors Galerie Art Expo group exhibitions. - 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 Brussels’ Street Art Museum. 2017: - Karl Lagasse succeeds the prestigious Cartier House in creating the Deauville American Film Festival trophies. 2016: - Art Fair Paris at the Grand Palais - A two-meter-tall One Dollar, fully cast in bronze, was exhibited at the Art Paris fair. - The French president visited the exhibition and personally praised the artist for his work. - First in Spain at the Atrium Gallery in Marbella, solo show with new collections in the presence of the international press and the mayor of the city, Jose Bernal Gutierrez. A 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 sculptures representing one-dollar bills are laid on the ground, symbolizing the repayment of humanity’s largest debt - Art Paris - Galerie Michel Vidal 2014: - Maserati presents in world premiere the Maserati Ghibli revisited by the 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 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 gifted the city of Deauville a Crytogram One bronze sculpture, which will remain permanently at the city entrance. - For the 65th Cannes Film Festival anniversary, Karl created a sculpture “Building” composed of a collage of photos retracing the festival’s key moments. 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 Bel Air Fine Art Gallery (Italy) - Karl Lagerfeld and Kanye West organize 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 - Bel Air Fine Art Gallery, 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 Gallery, Aix-en-Provence (France); - Exhibitor at the “Art Elysées” fair, Paris (France); - Opening of the Workshop, vernissage and projection of videos about the artist’s work (5) at the Casino de Deauville 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 (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 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.

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