Overview

• On Saturday a visitor peeled and ate the banana element of Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” on display at Centre Pompidou Metz.
• Security intervened within minutes under museum procedures and reinstalled a fresh banana without compromising the artwork’s integrity.
• The taped banana is meant to be replaced regularly as a consumable component of the conceptual installation.
• Museum officials confirmed no legal complaint has been filed over the incident.
• “Comedian” first drew attention at Art Basel Miami in 2019 and resurfaced in a $6.2 million sale at Sotheby’s last year, underscoring its critique of art’s market value.