Cattelan's 'Comedian' provocatively challenges perceptions of value in art by reflecting societal norms about what constitutes an artwork, prompting critical reflection.
What Cattelan is really doing is turning a mirror to the contemporary art world and asking questions about how we ascribe value to artworks.
The buyer of 'Comedian' won't receive the banana, but a certificate of authenticity, allowing them to replicate the piece, redefining ownership in art.
The humor in 'Comedian' suggests it was never meant to be taken at face value, yet its impact prompts deeper considerations of art's context.
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