Crypto Entrepreneur Justin Sun Eats $6.2 Million Worth of Banana Artwork: “Much Better Than…”

Maybe you’ll think twice before eating a banana that cost you $6.2 million ( ₹52 crore). However, Justin Sun, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, had announced a date when he planned to eat the banana or “art” that he bought in an auction for $6.2 million.

An artwork by renowned Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan featuring a yellow banana stuck to the wall sold for a staggering $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction. The controversial piece, titled “Comedian,” sparked global conversations about art, values ​​and perception.

“I’m happy to announce that I bought the banana🍌!!! @SpaceX @Sothebys I’m Justin Sun and I’m pleased to announce that I have successfully acquired Maurizio’ Cattelan’s iconic work Comedian for $6.2 million. ” Justin Sun posted on X.

He explained: “This is not just a work of art; it represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community. I believe that this piece will stimulate more thought and discussion in the future and become part of history.”

“I am honored to be the proud owner of the banana 🍌 and look forward to it sparking further inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world,” Sun said.

He later announced that he would eat the banana on November 29th. “The banana will be eaten on November 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. GMT+8. Stay tuned,” he shared.

Justin Sun ate the fruit during a press conference in Hong Kong and used the moment to draw parallels between the artwork and cryptocurrency. “Eating it at a press conference can also become part of the story of the artwork,” Sun was quoted as saying by the BBC. “It’s much better than other bananas,” he added.

According to the report, everyone who attended Friday’s event received a banana and a roll of duct tape as a souvenir.