Crypto Mogul Eats $6.2M Banana Artwork, Plans to Buy 100,000 Bananas from Vendor

Justin Sun, who purchased Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual piece 'Comedian,' fulfilled his promise to eat the banana and pledged support for the NYC fruit vendor who sold it for 35 cents.

Justin Sun, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, ate the banana from Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian,' which he purchased for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.
The artwork, a banana duct-taped to a wall, is a satirical commentary on the art world and has been described as a cultural phenomenon blending art, memes, and cryptocurrency.
The banana used in the artwork was originally purchased for 35 cents from Shah Alam, a 74-year-old Bangladeshi fruit vendor in New York City, who expressed disbelief and sadness upon learning of its resale value.
Sun announced plans to buy 100,000 bananas from Alam’s stand to distribute for free, but logistical challenges and minimal profit for the vendor have raised questions about the feasibility of the gesture.
The event has reignited discussions about the value of conceptual art, with Sun drawing parallels between the piece and digital assets like NFTs, emphasizing its intellectual and cultural significance.