Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian," a banana duct-taped to a wall, became an internet sensation after selling for $6.2 million at a Sotheby's auction. This sale, driven by cryptocurrency, not only sparked debates about the nature and value of conceptual art but also highlighted the absurdity and excesses of the contemporary art market.

As a cultural phenomenon, "Comedian" has challenged norms, provoked thought, and blurred the lines between art, commerce, and performance, reaffirming the power of art to inspire, engage, and drive social change. Click the image above to read more.