“Comedian”, the unusual work of Maurizio Cattelan, will be presented in Paris before being put up for auction. Its concept, very simplistic and a bit provocative, surprised more than one person.
When a simple banana becomes an object of art and can be very expensive. This crazy idea comes from the mind of an Italian artist.
He named his creation “Comedian”
Behind the apparent simplicity of the work of Maurizio Cattelan consisting of a banana taped to a wall hides a deep reflection on the nature of art and the link to the world. Valued between $1 and $1.5 million, this creation questions the limits of contemporary art and our ability to assign value to everything and nothing. The American house Sotheby’s is responsible for its marketing.
The artist does not hide his intention to provoke. He had already sold a similar version of his work in 2019. It was purchased by an American gallery for the sum of $120,000. A few days after the acquisition, an American artist, David Datuna removed it from the wall to consume it. His gesture aims to point out waste.
World’s Most Famous Banana World Tour
The Italian has created three models of this type. Two of them have already found a buyer, this last copy will be marketed on November 20 in New York. While waiting for this fateful date, the “famous banana” will go around the world.
She will pass through Paris on October 30 before heading to London and Milan. After Europe, it will reach Asia: Tokyo and Hong Kong. The artwork will also be exhibited in Dubai and Los Angeles.
