Provocative Artwork ‘Comedian’ Shocks Again: Banana Taped to Wall Vanishes from French Museum
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- •Maurizio Cattelan’s artwork *Comedian* features a banana taped to a wall and was stolen from the Perrotin Gallery in Paris.
- •The banana had been eaten by a visitor days earlier and was part of the intended artwork, not merely decorative.
- •Surveillance footage shows a man removing the banana; authorities are investigating but no suspects have been named.
- •Comedian* gained global attention in 2019 during its display at Art Basel Miami Beach and continues to spark debate over art’s value and purpose.
- •The theft has prompted discussions on the vulnerability of unconventional art installations and the motivations behind such incidents.
Paris, France – In a bizarre twist that has once again thrust contemporary art into the spotlight, a banana taped to a wall—part of Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s famous and polarising work titled *Comedian*—was stolen from the renowned Perrotin Gallery in Paris. The incident occurred over the weekend, with gallery staff noticing the absence of the artwork on Saturday morning.
*Comedian*, created in 2019, consists of a fresh Cavendish banana affixed to a wall using duct tape. Despite its minimalist appearance, the piece has sparked widespread debate, with some critics dismissing it as a trivial stunt and others praising it as a commentary on value, consumerism, and the nature of art itself. The banana, intended to be replaced periodically due to its perishable nature, had been eaten by a visitor just days before the theft, according to reports. Gallery representatives confirmed that the fruit was part of the artwork and not merely decorative.