$6 Million Banana Art: From Auction to Edible?
TL;DR
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun purchased Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, for $6.2 million. The piece, which includes a certificate of authenticity, has been a provocative symbol in the art world since its debut. Sun plans to eat the banana as part of an artistic experience but is open to sending it to space with Elon Musk. The artwork's value lies in its concept and authenticity, not the banana itself.
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- That Viral Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall? It Just Sold for $6.2 Million Smithsonian Magazine
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