Cattelan's provocative work, exemplified by the sold banana, highlights the debate around value in art, where conceptual pieces often overshadow traditional masterpieces.
The Guggenheim's refusal to lend Van Gogh's painting to the White House, later contradicted by its loans to European exhibitions, raises questions about the museum's claims.
Nancy Spector's offer of Cattelan's gold toilet as an alternative to Van Gogh for the White House reflects both a dig at the administration and the blurring of art's purpose.
Cattelan's 'America' installation invites 100,000 visitors at the Guggenheim to engage with art in a humorous yet critical examination of societal values.
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