On November 21, Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, announced on social media that he had successfully bought the iconic artwork Comedian by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan for US$6.2 million.
Justin Sun said that this work is not only a work of art, but also a cultural phenomenon that connects art, meme and crypto communities. He believes that Comedian will inspire more thinking and discussion in the future, and looks forward to this work bringing more inspiration to art lovers around the world.
In addition, Justin Sun personally ate the banana in the work on the afternoon of November 29th. This was also part of a unique artistic experience, paying tribute to the important position of Comedian in art history and popular culture.
Comedian is a conceptual artwork created by Maurizio Cattelan in 2019, which features a banana taped to a wall. When it was first exhibited, it sparked widespread discussion around the world, challenging the traditional definition of art and sparking a discussion on the value of art.
Check out the images below to learn about the background and unique significance of Comedian.
