An unusual event captured the attention of the media this Friday in Hong Kong. Justin Sun, Chinese-American entrepreneur and founder of the cryptocurrency platform Tron, ate a banana… but not just any banana. This banana, attached to the wall using silver adhesive tape, is part of the work Comedian, created by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Sold for $6.2 million at an auction at Sotheby’s, the work marked the history of contemporary art.
In a luxury hotel in Hong Kong, Justin Sun, surrounded by journalists and influencers, ate the banana while praising its qualities. “It’s really good,” he said after the first bite. Before this symbolic act, the entrepreneur gave a speech comparing conceptual art and cryptocurrencies, highlighting their common points in terms of innovation and intangible value.
Created in 2019, Comedian is an iconic work that questions the notion of value in art. Made up of a banana stuck on a wall, it has sparked numerous debates since its first exhibition in Miami. Justin Sun, visibly amused, clarified that eating the work during a press conference was also part of his performance.
A reflection on art and technology
For Justin Sun, Comedian shares similarities with NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and blockchain. “Most of these ideas and objects exist more in digital form than in physical form,” he explained. As a souvenir of this original event, each participant received a banana and a roll of adhesive tape.
Finally, Justin Sun announced a $30 million investment in World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform backed by Donald Trump, further strengthening his commitment to financial innovation.
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