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Искусство троллинга: Sotheby’s выставил на аукцион один банан за 1,5 млн долларов

The Art of Trolling: Sotheby’s Auctioned a Banana for $1.5 Million

The Banana That Broke the Internet

In one of the most absurd art world stories in recent memory, Sotheby's auctioned off a single banana duct-taped to a wall for $120,000 (£90,000) in 2019.

The artwork, titled “Comedian,” was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It consisted of a ripe banana duct-taped to a white wall. The buyer was French collector Stéphane Bensimon.

The Reactions

The sale of “Comedian” was met with a mixture of amusement and outrage. Some people praised Cattelan for his clever commentary on the art market, while others accused him of trolling the art world.

The banana itself became a viral sensation, with people posting photos of themselves posing with it on social media. The hashtag #BananaGate trended on Twitter.

The Meaning of “Comedian”

Cattelan has said that “Comedian” is a satire of the art market, which he believes is often driven by hype and speculation rather than artistic merit.

The banana, he said, is a symbol of the absurdity of the art world. It is a perishable object that is typically worth very little money, but which was sold for a vast sum of money because it was attached to a famous artist's name.

The Legacy of “Comedian”

“Comedian” has become one of Cattelan's most famous works of art. It has been exhibited in museums around the world and has been the subject of numerous articles and books.

The banana has also had a lasting impact on the art world. It has helped to raise questions about the nature of art and the role of the artist.