The Story Behind the $6.2 Million Banana Taped to a Wall in New York
A controversial conceptual art piece by Maurizio Cattelan, featuring a banana taped to a wall, sold for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.
The work, titled Comedian, was initially estimated at around $1 million but exceeded expectations significantly.
The buyer, Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun, outbid several rivals.
This artwork has sparked debates about the definition of art, with some questioning its value while others view it as a critique of the commodification of art.