Conceptual Art: Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian'

SOURCE www.npr.org
A banana duct-taped to a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New York. The winning bid came from cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun. The piece, called Comedian, originally debuted in 2019 and attracted attention at Art Basel Miami Beach.

Key Points

  • Comedian sold for $6.2 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York
  • Justin Sun, founder of TRON, won the bid for the piece
  • The art piece involves a banana duct-taped to a wall and is considered a cultural phenomenon

Pros

  • Art piece gained significant attention and discussion in the art world and beyond
  • Reflects the intersection of art, memes, and cryptocurrency culture

Cons

  • Controversial nature of the art piece and the high price it sold for