A provocation on value of art: Artist who made taped banana art sold for ₹52 cr

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, who made duct-taped banana artwork, said in an interview that it was a "provocation" inviting people to reflect on the value of art and the dynamics of this market. The 'Comedian' was auctioned for $6.2 million (over ₹52 crore). "It's the market that...decided to take a banana stuck on the wall so seriously," he added.