Comedian | Open Editions

Comedian is a  2019 artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Created in an edition  of three, it appears as a fresh banana affixed to a wall with duct  tape. As a work of conceptual art, it consists of a certificate of  authenticity with detailed diagrams and instructions for its proper  display. Two editions of the piece sold for $120,000 USD at Art Basel  Miami Beach generating significant media attention.

”The banana is supposed to be a banana.” —Maurizio Cattelan