It’s often said that art is meant to make us feel something, whether those emotions are positive or negative. The unusual art piece called Comedian certainly fits that definition! The piece is simple: It’s a banana duct-taped to a wall. Yep, that’s really all there is to it. This piece was created by Maurizio Cattelan in 2019. It’s been sold, and eaten, a few times since then.
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As weird as that may sound, eating the piece of work is actually part of the tradition of owning it. That’s because, when someone buys the Comedian, they’re really purchasing a certificate of authenticity. This gives the new owners the ability to use the name Comedian with their own art piece of a banana duct-taped on a wall. Speaking of which, Justin Sun is the latest owner of this widely talked about piece.
Justin, who is a billionaire, has garnered quite a lot of attention in recent years. There’s his involvement in the world of cryptocurrency, something he’s mainly known for after creating Tron. But the purchase of Comedian is far from the first time folks have taken note of how he spends his money.
In 2019, he showed public support for Greta Thunberg’s initiative to combat climate change. With that showing of support, he also donated $1 million to her cause.
6 Million Dollar Banana Art Piece Garners Worldwide Attention Once More
You may be wondering: What does a banana that cost over 6 million dollars even taste like? Find out from Justin himself in the video below.
@cnn Last week, Chinese billionaire and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun bought “Comedian,” a Maurizio Cattelan work of a duct-taped banana, for an eye-watering $6.2 million. On Friday, he ate it. #cnn #news ♬ original sound – CNN
“This is not just an artwork; it represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community,” Justin shares on social media. “I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history. I am honored to be the proud owner of the banana and look forward to it sparking further inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world.”
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