A popular and expensive work of art was consumed – again. Mauricio Kathalan’s “Comedian” – a work consisting of a true banana glued to a wall insulating film – has been reproduced by the artist several times, with the most recent version reaching the impressive $ 6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction. It seems like hungry art lovers … can’t keep away. A version of the eccentric work, exhibited at the Metz Pompidou Center in France since early May, was consumed by a visitor on July 12, according to a Museum announcement. However, neither the gallery nor the artist appeared to be bothered. “The security team reacted quickly and calmly,” the gallery said in its announcement. A fresh banana was stuck on the wall a few minutes later. The gallery has clarified that the fruit is “just a lesible element” of the project – and is regularly replaced, according to Katelan’s instructions. The artist didn’t seem to […]
Source: News Beast
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