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Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, purchased Maurizio Cattelan’s controversial art piece, “Comedian”, for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The artwork, a banana duct-taped to a wall, has become a cultural phenomenon, symbolizing the intersection of art, meme culture, and the crypto community. Sun announced that the banana would eventually be eaten as part of the artwork’s re-experiencing process.
The final price included a $5.2 million bid plus a $1 million auction fee, far exceeding expectations. The artwork has sparked significant debate in the art world. Previously, artist and student David Datuna famously ate a similar version of the banana during an exhibition.
In the crypto space, Sun’s acquisition highlights the growing connection between blockchain culture and modern art. However, Justin Sun remains under legal scrutiny, facing investigations by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as a lawsuit from the SEC.
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