Maurizio Cattelan’s controversial artwork *Comedian*, a banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction. Originally priced at $120,000, the piece became a viral sensation after debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019. Justin Sun, the purchaser, plans to consume the banana as part of the artistic experience.
Why the duct-taped banana sold for $6.2 million and why it’s not surprising
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