CLEAN : Thorny art in Singapore: Durian seller parodies $120,000 banana art

CLEAN : Thorny art in Singapore: Durian seller parodies $120,000 banana art

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Interactive Video

Arts, Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses pricing and quality checks for products, using sound as an indicator. It then explores an artistic experiment involving a banana taped to a wall, highlighting creativity and the search for meaning in art. Finally, it shares a story about durian, emphasizing its cultural importance in Singapore and the curiosity it sparks among visitors.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial inspiration for the banana art piece?

A friend's suggestion

A local art competition

A famous painting

A news story about expensive art

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main idea behind the durian art piece?

To explore simplicity and imagination

To make a political statement

To replicate a famous sculpture

To create a complex artwork

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the durian fall off the wall?

It was too heavy

The duct tape was not strong enough

It was not properly attached

The wall was too slippery

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction to the durian art piece falling?

It was sold for a high price

It was ignored by everyone

It was displayed in a museum

It was sold for much less than expected

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is trying durian considered important for visitors to Singapore?

It is a rare fruit

It is a window into the local culture

It is a popular souvenir

It is very cheap