Why we’re so upset about the $120,000 banana on the wall
Showcased at this year's Art Basel Miami Beach, the work by Maurizio Cattelan reflects a culture of capitalist excess in the art world
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A man poses for a photo next to a banana attached with duct-tape that replaces the artwork 'Comedian' by the artist Maurizio Cattelan, which was eaten by David Datuna, in Miami Beach, Florida, December 7, 2019. Reuters