Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Eats $6,200,000 Banana Artwork, Says the Taste Is Naturally Different
Tron (TRX) blockchain founder and crypto billionaire Justin Sun just ate the world’s most expensive banana.
During a news conference in Hong Kong last week, the crypto billionaire ate the fruit displayed in the controversial artwork by Italian visual artist and art prankster Maurizio Cattelan.
Entitled Comedian, the piece consists of a fresh banana affixed to a wall by silver duct tape. The artwork, described by Cattelan as a “sincere commentary and a reflection on what we value,” drew criticism when it debuted at Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2019.
Two out of three art pieces in the Comedian limited edition were purchased for $120,000 each.
On November 21st, Sun bought the number two edition of Comedian from a…