Hong Kong: In a bizarre twist to the art world, Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has consumed a highly controversial piece of conceptual art. The artwork in question? A simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, which Sun purchased for a staggering $6.2 million last week.
On Friday, Sun peeled the banana from the wall and ate it during a press conference held at the prestigious Peninsula Hong Kong hotel. "It tastes much better than other bananas. Indeed, quite good," he remarked.
The banana, titled "Comedian," was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and debuted at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019. The artwork generated significant buzz and controversy, with many questioning its artistic merit and value.
The piece's ephemeral nature, as evidenced by another artist who removed and ate the original banana, added to its mystique.
Sun's consumption of the banana has further fueled the debate surrounding the nature of contemporary art. While some may view his act as a bold and provocative statement, others may see it as a disrespectful act towards the artist and the art market. Regardless of one's perspective, it is undeniable that Sun's stunt has captured the world's attention and ignited a fresh conversation about the boundaries of art and commerce.
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