Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan's 2016 artwork 'America,' a fully functional toilet made of 18-karat gold, gained notoriety after it was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019. This week, two individuals were convicted for their involvement in the theft. Initially displayed at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the toilet served as a piece of interactive art worth $6 million. It highlights themes of excess and consumerism, typical of Cattelan's provocative style, which often merges humor with serious cultural commentary. Despite its value, the stolen masterpiece remains missing.
In 2016, Maurizio Cattelan created a fully functional golden toilet titled 'America.' It was stolen in 2019, with two thieves recently convicted in the U.K.
The masterpiece, insured for $6 million, was stolen within five minutes by thieves who used sledgehammers. It's never been recovered.
Cattelan's provocative art encourages interaction, leading audiences to question societal values. His past works often blend humor with deeper, sometimes darker themes.
The golden toilet was meant to be a commentary on excess. Cattelan is known as a 'provocateur' who challenges viewers through satire and irony.
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