Karl Lagasse - Galeria Gaman

Inspiration and Style

Mix of cultures

Karl Lagasse finds his inspiration from various influences that marked his career from a young age. The suggestion of Yvaral Vasarely in 1998, who motivated him to combine collages and painting, was one of the first impulses for Karl to explore his artistic style.

Later, his creative vision expanded by sculpting after watching “Les Nuits Blanches”, which led him to create his famous “Buildings”, a series of works composed of varied materials that reflect his artistic evolution. The dollar sign, central to his work, becomes an emblem of his admiration for the United States and the ability to make art with something seemingly simple, like a dollar bill.

Lagasse has transformed this icon into a representation of tenacity, freedom and the individual who forges himself, encapsulating universal values and visions both material and spiritual. His art goes beyond the visual; It seeks to convey a deep and transcendental message, documenting what it considers a symbol of the past and the future.

Art is my way of communicating with the world, of expressing my thoughts and emotions
without barriers.

Career and achievements

Know my story

Karl Lagasse’s career began at the age of 15 with the sale of his first work in Antwerp. Since
then, his career has been meteoric, holding his first exhibition in Paris in 2003, where he
combined collages and painting. In 2004, he began his foray into sculpture and moved to
Normandy, where he found greater inspiration for his creations. In 2006, he exhibited at the
prestigious Isy Brachot gallery in Brussels, and in 2008, he presented his work at the Espace
Pierre Cardin in Paris. 2009 was a key year, with the creation of his emblematic work “One
Dollar”, which gained international notoriety and positioned him among the ten best sculptors under 30 according to Artprice.

Lagasse has participated in renowned events, such as the world riding championships in
2010, and has collaborated with iconic brands such as Maserati. In 2016, he was congratulated by President François Hollande for the success of his work at the Paris Art Fair. Since 2017, he has designed the trophy for the Deauville American Film Festival, awarded to figures such as Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman. His work “One Dollar” has not only achieved global success, but has also left an artistic and philosophical legacy that reflects his vision of art, spirituality and cultural symbols.

Every work I create is a part of me, a piece of my story and my vision of the world. Art is my universal language.