A banana taped to a wall just sold for $6.2 million at an auction, and yes, you read that right. The artwork, called "Comedian," has left many people scratching their heads and others debating whether it's genius or just plain absurd.
This isn’t your ordinary grocery-store banana. It’s the brainchild of Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, a man known for stirring up the art world with bold, humorous, and often controversial creations. His idea? Take a banana, stick it to a wall with duct tape, and call it art. Back in 2019, when this piece first appeared at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair, it went viral. Social media exploded with photos, memes, and opinions about the bizarre display. At that time, the artwork sold for a relatively modest $120,000 to $150,000.
A Banana That Made Headlines
The banana’s fame didn’t stop at its price tag. One daring performance artist, David Datuna, famously ripped it off the wall and ate it. He called his act “Hungry Artist,” sparking even mor...
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