He Taped a Banana to a Wall… and Made $6.2 Million

$6.2 MILLION for a banana and a strip of duct tape?! 🤯 This is the wild true story of "Comedian," the most viral and controversial piece of conceptual art in recent history, by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.

In this YouTube Short, we break down the art scandal that has everyone talking:

The Art Basel Debut (2019): A 30-cent banana is taped to a wall and sells for over $100,000. Performance artist David Datuna ate the original installation, claiming it was his own performance art!

The 2024 Auction: Fast forward to November 2024, and the artwork sells at Sotheby's New York for a staggering $6.2 million to crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. The shocking twist? He also ate the banana shortly after buying the piece.

The Twist: What the buyers actually get is a Certificate of Authenticity and instructions to install a new banana. Is this a brilliant commentary on the art market, or just bananas? You decide! This piece is a masterclass in conceptual art, questioning the very definition of value and art itself.

What do YOU think? Let us know in the comments: Is this art, a joke, or both?

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Key Art Terms Mentioned:

Maurizio Cattelan

Comedian (Artwork)

Conceptual Art

Art Basel Miami Beach

Sotheby's Auction

Justin Sun (Crypto)

David Datuna

Certificate of Authenticity



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