Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy87202v43no

As someone who went to art school and studied art, I actually find this piece of art quite clever and interesting. I don't think it's a joke meant to shock but a genuine commentary on the art world and art market as well as a compelling piece on its own. (In the sense that a banana duct-taped to the wall is a compelling object because it's so tactile and present as itself.)

The price is of course completely ridiculous, but that is part of the point, as a commentary on how the art market plays out given the premise of specialness and exclusivity of individual works. The price was already ridiculous when it originally sold for about $100.000.

“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.”

— Gertrude Stein

Banana is a banana is a banana is a banana.

Sometimes with duct tape.

I also think it’s interesting.

I wish I had $6.2 million what a beautiful piece of art.

This is comparable to all other modern art, about the same style and skill level.