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MYWhat’s with this banana and duct tape thing? 🍌🤔
Its name is ‘Comedian,’ and the creator is Maurizio Cattelan. You can witness this humorous and critical art piece at the National Gallery of Victoria’s newest exhibition ‘TRIENNIAL.’ This extraordinary exhibition features 100 unique projects; however, ‘Comedian’ stands out for its simplicity and audacity.
Italy-born artist Maurizio Cattelan, who has been living in the United States since 2000, created this controversial piece in 2019. It’s literally a banana taped to a wall! Yes, you read that right. This seemingly unusual creation sold for an eye-watering $120,000 at Art Basel Miami Beach and ignited a global conversation on the nature and value of art.
Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ is not just about the physical object but the idea behind it. He’s trying to challenge our perceptions of what art can be. His past works also reflect this theme.
So, is a banana on a wall art? Cattelan’s work invites us to question artistic norms and see the potential in the everyday. If you had to choose an absurd object to tape to a gallery wall, what would it be?
Catch this intriguing piece at the National Gallery of Victoria’s ‘TRIENNIAL,’ and dive into a world where absurdity meets art. It’s a playful, thought-provoking journey through contemporary art. 🎭✨
Where: @ngvmelbourne
Cost: FREE
When: Until 7 APR 24
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