A banana duct-taped to a wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan has skyrocketed in value and is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York for $1-1.5 million. The piece, which some art experts see as a scathing critique of the art world, has been described as "profound and provocative" by David Galperin, head of contemporary art at Sotheby's. However, another artist, Maurizio Cattelan, is being targeted in a separate incident where a man named Huyn-soo peeled and ate a banana that was part of an installation at the IFPDA Foundation Benefit hosted by Christie's in New York.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14106685/banana-art-auction-history-baffling-critics.htmlItalian artist Maurizio Cattelan has created several provocative installations, including a fake horse suspended from a ceiling and a sculpture of Pope John Paul II being hit by a meteorite. His latest work, "Comedian", is an installation that critiques the art world's seriousness. The artist was reportedly asleep when his banana artwork sold at auction, but woke up to find out it had done well.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/duct-taped-banana-artist-says-his-work-is-a-provocation-on-value-of-art-1.7121374Sylvester Stallone sold his original artwork "Knocking Heads" for $410,000 at a charity auction in Las Vegas, where he pledged to donate the funds to AIDS research through the amfAR foundation. The nearly wall-sized canvas features a street-graffiti meets cubism style with vivid colors and an image of Stallone as his iconic character Rocky Balboa. This is not the first time Stallone has showcased his artwork, having previously shared it on Instagram in March 2023, where he also revealed that he began painting at the age of nine.
Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian", a banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for US$6.2 million at an auction at Sotheby's in New York to Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun. Cattelan described the work as a "provocation" meant to prompt reflection on the value of art.
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3287830/artist-whose-duct-taped-banana-sold-us62-million-says-his-work-provocation?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionItalian artist Maurizio Cattelan's artwork, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for US$6.2 million in an auction. In an interview, Cattelan described his work as a "provocation" meant to challenge the value of art, highlighting the high price paid for what some may consider a mundane object.
https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/duct-taped-banana-artist-says-his-work-provocation-value-artItalian artist Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual art piece "Comedian", a fresh banana taped to a wall, was sold at a New York auction by Sotheby's for $6.2 million to Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun. The artwork, which debuted in 2019 at the Art Basel show in Miami Beach, sparked controversy over its artistic value and was previously sold for $120,000 five years ago.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/banana-taped-to-a-wall-sells-for-6-2-mln-202877Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" has achieved a record-breaking price of over $450 million at an auction in New York, while Pablo Picasso's "Les Femmes d'Alger" sold for $179 million. The high prices are attributed to the artists' unique techniques and rich history, with some paintings having been owned by famous individuals such as King Charles I of England.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1939878/most-expensive-painting-in-the-world-2024-why-its-worth-millionsItalian artist Maurizio Cattelan's latest installation, "Comedian", is a commentary on the societal norms and expectations. The piece features a banana duct-taped to a wall, which sold for $120,000 at a Miami art fair in 2019. Cattelan has stated that he was asleep when it went under the hammer, but views his work as an invitation to rediscover irony and simplicity.
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