The $150,000 Banana

The video discusses Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian', a banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for $150,000 at Art Basel Miami. It explores the conceptual nature of the piece, its ties to art history, and public reactions. The artwork critiques the art market's absurdity and societal values, highlighting the role of certificates of authenticity in conceptual art. The video reflects on the superficiality of contemporary discourse and the commodification of art.

What is the title of the artwork by Maurizio Cattelan that features a banana duct-taped to a wall?

• Fruit Wall

• Comedian

• Banana Art

• Duct Tape Banana

How much did the third edition of 'Comedian' sell for at Art Basel Miami Beach?

• $200,000

• $150,000

• $120,000

• $100,000

What do buyers of 'Comedian' actually receive with their purchase?

• A banana and duct tape

• A certificate of authenticity

• A framed picture

• An art book

Which artist is known for issuing certificates of authenticity with detailed installation instructions, similar to 'Comedian'?

• Sol LeWitt

• Pablo Picasso

• Andy Warhol

• Marcel Duchamp

What is a notable feature of Maurizio Cattelan's artistic style?

• Traditional painting

• Sculpture of historical figures

• Abstract expressionism

• Conceptual art with humor

Which of the following is a previous work by Maurizio Cattelan?

• A digital painting

• A giant apple

• A golden toilet

• A marble statue

What did artist David Datuna do to 'Comedian' at the art fair?

• Bought it

• Painted over it

• Ate the banana

• Took a selfie with it

What was the gallery's response to the incident involving David Datuna?

• They closed the exhibit

• They ignored it

• They replaced the banana

• They sued Datuna

What does the artwork 'Comedian' reflect about contemporary society?

• The beauty of nature

• The rise of technology

• The absurdity of the art market

• The importance of tradition

What is a criticism mentioned about 'Comedian' in the context of contemporary discourse?

• It's too colorful

• It's too traditional

• It's too expensive

• It lacks depth