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The New York Times

Who’s Laughing Now? Banana-as-Art Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s

The New York Times on November 21, 2024

A conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan, “Comedian,” is just a fruit-stand banana taped on the wall. But 7 bidders were biting. It went to a crypto entrepreneur.

Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/arts/design/cattelan-banana-sothebys-auction.html

Author : Zachary Small

Publish date : 2024-11-21 01:06:09

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