Justin Sun Goes Bananas: Snags Controversial “Comedian” Artwork for $6.4 Million
Justin Sun, founder of the blockchain platform Tron, has purchased Maurizio Cattelan's controversial duct-taped banana artwork, 'Comedian,' for $6.24 million at a Sotheby's auction. The auction, held in New York, saw intense bidding that lasted over six minutes and included six participants. It surpassed its pre-sale estimate of $1.5 million, highlighting the absurdity and subjectivity of contemporary art valuation. Sun described the artwork as a cultural phenomenon bridging art, memes, and cryptocurrency. Following the auction, he plans to eat the banana, honoring its place in art history and pop culture. The piece features a real banana taped to a wall and comes with a certificate of authenticity and guidelines for replacement. 'Comedian' initially gained notoriety in 2019 when a similar piece sold for $120,000, especially after performance artist David Datuna consumed it during an event.
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