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odd-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Hungry student devours $120k banana artwork

A college student in Seoul, Korea, ate a $120,000 banana artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, which was on display at Leeum Museum of Art, because he was hungry. The student downed the piece of fruit in less than a minute before re-taping the peel on the wall. The museum replaced the eaten artwork with a new piece of fruit. The student is reportedly not being charged for the incident. Maurizio Cattelan is known for his provocative artwork, including a fully functional 18-karat gold toilet called "America," which has since been stolen.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

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arts-and-culture2 years ago•3 min saved

Hungry student devours expensive museum artwork of duct-taped banana.

A South Korean art student ate a banana duct-taped to a wall at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, which was an iconic work by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The student told the museum he ate it because he was hungry. The artwork, entitled "Comedian," became one of the art world's biggest viral moments when it sold for $120,000 at Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2019. The banana itself is regularly swapped out every two to three days, and is not for sale. Maurizio Cattelan is known for satirical pieces that challenge popular culture, often provoking debates around conceptual art.

via CNN|

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