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The artwork featuring a banana taped to a wall is a piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, titled Comedian. This work was first exhibited at Art Basel in Miami in 2019, composed simply of a banana taped to a wall, sparking widespread discussion. The artwork sold for $120,000, with the buyer receiving only a "certificate of authenticity," stating that anyone can "replicate" the piece by following Cattelan’s instructions. This artwork stirred significant controversy in both the art world and on social media, with some arguing that it challenges the definition of art, while others view it as a satire on the art market.