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Why a duct-taped banana sold for millions of dollars DW 11/21/2024

Justin Sun purchased a banana artwork for $6.2 million, raising questions about art valuation and conceptualism.

What links Van Gogh, Trump, a golden toilet and Cattelan's $6.2m banana?

Cattelan's art challenges conventional value in the art world, exemplified by the sale of a banana duct-taped to a wall.

Art goes bananas: Infamous duct-taped work sells for $6.2M DW 11/21/2024

Justin Sun's $6.2 million bid for Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian' highlights the perception of value in conceptual art.

A duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at an art auction

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million, highlighting absurdity in modern art and cryptocurrency's influence.

Viral, duct-taped banana may sell for more than $1 million at auction at Sotheby's in New York

Cattelan's 'Comedian' questions the value and definition of contemporary art, challenging traditional perceptions.

Million-dollar banana? Infamous artwork goes on auction DW 11/19/2024

Cattelan's 'Comedian' critiques art's commercialization, highlighting consumerism through the sale of a banana and duct tape for millions.
The piece reflects on the absurdity of art valuation.
Winning a bid doesn't offer tangible art but the idea, similar to NFTs.

Why a duct-taped banana sold for millions of dollars DW 11/21/2024

Justin Sun purchased a banana artwork for $6.2 million, raising questions about art valuation and conceptualism.

What links Van Gogh, Trump, a golden toilet and Cattelan's $6.2m banana?

Cattelan's art challenges conventional value in the art world, exemplified by the sale of a banana duct-taped to a wall.

Art goes bananas: Infamous duct-taped work sells for $6.2M DW 11/21/2024

Justin Sun's $6.2 million bid for Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian' highlights the perception of value in conceptual art.

A duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at an art auction

A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million, highlighting absurdity in modern art and cryptocurrency's influence.

Viral, duct-taped banana may sell for more than $1 million at auction at Sotheby's in New York

Cattelan's 'Comedian' questions the value and definition of contemporary art, challenging traditional perceptions.

Million-dollar banana? Infamous artwork goes on auction DW 11/19/2024

Cattelan's 'Comedian' critiques art's commercialization, highlighting consumerism through the sale of a banana and duct tape for millions.
The piece reflects on the absurdity of art valuation.
Winning a bid doesn't offer tangible art but the idea, similar to NFTs.
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#lorraine-ogrady

Lorraine O'Grady, Artist Who Defied Category, Is Dead at 90

Lorraine O'Grady's impact as an interdisciplinary artist highlighted complex issues of race and gender, influencing younger Black artists despite facing marginalization.

Lorraine O'Grady, giant of conceptual art, has died, aged 90

Lorraine O'Grady, a monumental conceptual artist, passed away at age 90, leaving a profound legacy on identity and performance art.

Lorraine O'Grady, Artist Who Defied Category, Is Dead at 90

Lorraine O'Grady's impact as an interdisciplinary artist highlighted complex issues of race and gender, influencing younger Black artists despite facing marginalization.

Lorraine O'Grady, giant of conceptual art, has died, aged 90

Lorraine O'Grady, a monumental conceptual artist, passed away at age 90, leaving a profound legacy on identity and performance art.
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#contemporary-art

The Confident Anxiety of Rashid Johnson

Rashid Johnson's upcoming show explores the complexities of masculine vulnerability rarely addressed by contemporary artists.

Going bananas: Duct-taped fresh fruit sells for millions at Sotheby's

Cattelan's 'Comedian' raises questions about art's value and perception, selling for $6.2 million at Sotheby's.

$6.2M in Crypto for a Banana? Welcome to the Attention Economy | HackerNoon

The sale of a banana taped to a wall for $6 million underscores the absurdity and evolution in modern art valuation.

How Conceptual Artist Daniel Buren Is Transforming Belmond's Hotels

American artists in the 1960s repurposed the idea of artworks going beyond form, establishing a new way of making and thinking about art.

The Confident Anxiety of Rashid Johnson

Rashid Johnson's upcoming show explores the complexities of masculine vulnerability rarely addressed by contemporary artists.

Going bananas: Duct-taped fresh fruit sells for millions at Sotheby's

Cattelan's 'Comedian' raises questions about art's value and perception, selling for $6.2 million at Sotheby's.

$6.2M in Crypto for a Banana? Welcome to the Attention Economy | HackerNoon

The sale of a banana taped to a wall for $6 million underscores the absurdity and evolution in modern art valuation.

How Conceptual Artist Daniel Buren Is Transforming Belmond's Hotels

American artists in the 1960s repurposed the idea of artworks going beyond form, establishing a new way of making and thinking about art.
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#performance-art

NIKITA GALE

Gale's art interrogates the significance of absence and silence in performance, creating immersive, politically charged experiences.

Bill T. Jones and Hank Willis Thomas reanimate creative freedom

The body never lies in dance and performance art, challenging conventional norms.

NIKITA GALE

Gale's art interrogates the significance of absence and silence in performance, creating immersive, politically charged experiences.

Bill T. Jones and Hank Willis Thomas reanimate creative freedom

The body never lies in dance and performance art, challenging conventional norms.
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#art

Art or Trash? It Can Be a Fine Line.

The displayed artwork, two beer cans, was accidentally thrown out, revealing the challenges of showcasing conceptual art.

Crypto entrepreneur eats banana art he bought for $6.2m

Justin Sun symbolically ate an artwork banana to connect cryptocurrency with conceptual art, reflecting on art's evolution and its ties to digital assets.

Another object has been stolen from the British Museum-but this time by an artist

An artist stole a historical coin from the British Museum and replaced it with a replica as a conceptual art piece called Sleight of Hand.

Art or Trash? It Can Be a Fine Line.

The displayed artwork, two beer cans, was accidentally thrown out, revealing the challenges of showcasing conceptual art.

Crypto entrepreneur eats banana art he bought for $6.2m

Justin Sun symbolically ate an artwork banana to connect cryptocurrency with conceptual art, reflecting on art's evolution and its ties to digital assets.

Another object has been stolen from the British Museum-but this time by an artist

An artist stole a historical coin from the British Museum and replaced it with a replica as a conceptual art piece called Sleight of Hand.
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#art-installations

Freewheeling Art Jakarta unphased by political protests

The conceptual booths at Art Jakarta showcased a unique blend of art and social commentary through their proximity to a prison.

Outside: vinyl siding. Inside: a bear

The Troy Hill Art Houses feature immersive art installations that transport visitors through time and explore themes of history and extinction.

Freewheeling Art Jakarta unphased by political protests

The conceptual booths at Art Jakarta showcased a unique blend of art and social commentary through their proximity to a prison.

Outside: vinyl siding. Inside: a bear

The Troy Hill Art Houses feature immersive art installations that transport visitors through time and explore themes of history and extinction.
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With Pebbles and Soap, Jesse Krimes Takes on the Prison System

Jesse Krimes' art reflects both personal experiences and broader societal issues related to the American penal system, without directly depicting dehumanization.

Shaker Cradles for Adults? They Rocked Frances McDormand's Mind

Frances McDormand and artist Suzanne Bocanegra explore the emotional significance of Shaker cradles for adult comfort in their pop-up gallery.
#art--language

MEL RAMSDEN (1944-2024)

Mel Ramsden's work with Art & Language fundamentally challenged modern art's status quo through critical discourse over a remarkable sixty-year career.

Mel Ramsden obituary

The exhibition Nobody Spoke at Lisson Gallery in London was confusing, featuring an installation of small chairs and videos by Art & Language, marking the passing of Mel Ramsden.

MEL RAMSDEN (1944-2024)

Mel Ramsden's work with Art & Language fundamentally challenged modern art's status quo through critical discourse over a remarkable sixty-year career.

Mel Ramsden obituary

The exhibition Nobody Spoke at Lisson Gallery in London was confusing, featuring an installation of small chairs and videos by Art & Language, marking the passing of Mel Ramsden.
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Yoko Ono's Latest Artistic Collaboration Highlights Peace and Unity | stupidDOPE

Yoko Ono's new prints celebrate themes of unity, peace, and love, reflecting her artistic vision and connection to past works.

Why Are Museums So Afraid of This Artist?

Hans Haacke's Poll of MoMA Visitors challenged political norms and engaged museum-goers in a critical discussion about art's role in social issues.

Nick James obituary

Nick James set up The Gallery in the 1970s to critique the commercial art gallery system and conceptual art, leading to confusion and engagement from the art world.

Claudia de la Torre's artist editions are expanding the idea of what a book can be

Claudia de la Torre creatively reinvents traditional book forms in her conceptual art, pushing the boundaries of print media.

Charles Gaines, By the Numbers

Charles Gaines was heavily influenced by his experiences with racial segregation and the concept of difference in society.

Diriyah Biennale's 'monumental' works create their own unique landscape-with familiar issues

The Diriyah Biennale in Riyadh features 177 conceptual art installations with a theme of growth and revitalization.
The biennale showcases works by 100 artists from 43 countries exploring environmental concerns like climate change and access to basic needs.

See 27 powerful works by Ukrainian artists at this NYC gallery show

The art show showcases 27 works by Ukrainian contemporary artists that exemplify the power and beauty of women.
The show's curators chose works that blend modern trends and Ukrainian ethnic traditions.
#sculptures

Seven London art exhibitions closing in July 2024

Summer art exhibitions in London closing soon

Nick Hornby's Brain-Bending Sculptures Twist History Into New Shapes

Nick Hornby has three permanent sculptures installed in London that transform depending on your vantage point.
Hornby's sculptures raise questions about power and the role of monuments, and are feats of digital innovation.

Seven London art exhibitions closing in July 2024

Summer art exhibitions in London closing soon

Nick Hornby's Brain-Bending Sculptures Twist History Into New Shapes

Nick Hornby has three permanent sculptures installed in London that transform depending on your vantage point.
Hornby's sculptures raise questions about power and the role of monuments, and are feats of digital innovation.
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#conceptual art

Podcast | A brush with... Stephen Willats

Stephen Willats is a pioneering figure in conceptual art in Britain, known for addressing societal issues.
Willats emphasizes community and collaboration in his work, empowering viewers as participants.
Art for Willats has a complex, interactive, and dynamic social function.

Job Smeets on the Beauty of "Creating Things Nobody Asked For"

Job Smeets creates once-in-a-lifetime objects
Pieces like the Robber Baron collection comment on the corruption of the oligarchy
Job Smeets is always looking for the next unique and surprising thing

Podcast | A brush with... Stephen Willats

Stephen Willats is a pioneering figure in conceptual art in Britain, known for addressing societal issues.
Willats emphasizes community and collaboration in his work, empowering viewers as participants.
Art for Willats has a complex, interactive, and dynamic social function.

Job Smeets on the Beauty of "Creating Things Nobody Asked For"

Job Smeets creates once-in-a-lifetime objects
Pieces like the Robber Baron collection comment on the corruption of the oligarchy
Job Smeets is always looking for the next unique and surprising thing
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