Man Who Bought Duct-Taped Banana Artwork for $6.2M Plans to Eat It: 'Stay Tuned!'

Mar. 15, 2025

Artist Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’.Photo:John Nacion/Getty

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A cryptocurrency entrepreneur who identified himself as the buyer of a viral artwork depictinga yellow banana duct-taped to a wallsaid he would eat the fruit as part of a “unique artistic experience.”

“This is not just an artwork; it represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes and the cryptocurrency community,” Sun wrote in his post on X (formerly known as Twitter). “I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history.”

“I am honored to be the proud owner of the banana 🍌 and look forward to it sparking further inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world,” Sun continued.

And that’s not all he will be doing with his new $6.2 million possession.

“Additionally, in the coming days, I will personally eat the banana 🍌as part of this unique artistic experience, honoring its place in both art history and popular culture. Stay tuned!” Sun concluded.

According toNBC News, Sun is the founder of cryptocurrency TRON. PEOPLE contacted Sun on Friday, Nov. 22, for further comment.

“Comedian” was previously presented atArt Basel Miami Beachfor $120,000 in 2019. Gallery owner Emmanuel Perrotin told CNN at the time that Cattelan’s use of the banana was to show how the fruit is “a symbol of global trade, a double entendre, as well as a classic device for humor.”

Perrotin further added in a statement: “Back then, Cattelan was thinking of a sculpture that was shaped like a banana. Every time he traveled, he brought a banana with him and hung it in his hotel room to find inspiration. He made several models: first in resin, then in bronze and in painted bronze (before) finally coming back to the initial idea of a real banana.”

source: people.com