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art-and-culture1 year ago

Crypto Billionaire Buys $6M Banana Art, Plans to Eat It

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual piece "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.24 million to cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun. The sale, while notable, is seen as a one-off event rather than indicative of broader art market trends, which are currently experiencing low returns. Sun's purchase highlights the intersection of art, memes, and cryptocurrency, as well as the growing use of digital currencies in high-end transactions.

art1 year ago

Duct-Taped Banana Fetches $6.2 Million at Sotheby's Auction

A banana artwork titled "Comedian" by Maurizio Cattelan sold for $6.2 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York. The piece, originally displayed at Art Basel in 2019, was purchased by entrepreneur Justin Sun, known for his extravagant purchases and involvement in the cryptocurrency community. The artwork includes a certificate of authenticity and instructions for replacing the banana as it decays. The sale highlights the intersection of art, memes, and global trade symbolism.