About
French artist, sculptor, and creator who gained recognition in 2009 for his "One Dollar" sculptures, which ranked him among the top ten sculptors in the world under 30 by Artprice. In 2012, he created the sculpture "Building," inspired by New York skyscrapers. His Instagram account karllagasse has earned over 1.2 million followers.
Before Fame
From a young age, he began experimenting with plastic arts, in particular collages with his mother when he was 7 years old. At that age, he met the French sculptor Cesar Baldaccini. His career began in 1996, at the age of 15, with the sale of his first work in Antwerp.
Trivia
In 2017 and 2020, he created the trophy for the winners of the 43rd edition of the Deauville American Film Festival. The prize-winners included Morgan Freeman, Robert Pattinson, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Rodriguez.
Family Life
He is married to Cherise Lagasse. They have three sons together.
Associated With
In June 2020, he was photographed alongside Johnny Depp.