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Who’s Laughing Now? Banana-as-Art Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby’s
A conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan, “Comedian,” is just a fruit-stand banana taped on the wall. But 7 bidders were biting. It went to a crypto entrepreneur.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
Duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction
A piece of conceptual art consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall has sold for $6.2 million at an auction in New YorkEntertainment - ABC News - November 21 -
Banana taped to wall sells for $6.2 million at NYC art auction
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday.Top stories - CBS News - November 21 -
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $6.2 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong
A cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had bought a piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, for $6.2 million last week ate the fruit in Hong Kong on FridayWorld - ABC News - 9 hours ago -
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $6.2 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong
A cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had bought a piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, for $6.2 million last week ate the fruit in Hong Kong on FridayTech - ABC News - 9 hours ago -
How a Duct-Taped Banana Sold for $6.2 Million
Answers to six immediate questions you might have about the art world after a crypto entrepreneur spent millions on a 35-cent fruit.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
The Sidewalk Fruit Vendor Who Sold a $6.2 Million Banana for 25 Cents
A 74-year-old immigrant who works outside Sotheby’s shares a basement in the Bronx and works 12-hour shifts. He was stunned to hear what his banana went for at auction.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
A 6.2-magnitude quake strikes off the coast in southern Chile without reports of damage
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has hit off the coast of southern Chile but there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage and no warnings of a tsunamiWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Brunson's 3-pointer with 6.2 seconds left gives Knicks 124-122 win over Nets in NBA Cup
Jalen Brunson made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 6.2 seconds left after the Knicks had blown a 21-point lead, and New York edged the Brooklyn Nets 124-122 to improve to 2-0 in the NBA CupSports - ABC News - November 15 -
Man who spent $6.2 million on banana duct-taped to wall says he's going to eat it
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun dropped over $6 million on a banana duct-taped to wall by artist Maurizio Cattelan — and he intends to eat it.Top stories - NBC News - November 21 -
Climate COPs and the art of the deal
The Olympics of negotiations offer lessons for corporate lifeWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Without Drama or Banana, Art Auctions Struggle
Beyond the headline-grabbing sales of the fall auction season, the market tries to soar beyond its two-year slump.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
A lowrider artist's journey "out of the darkness"
Rob Vanderslice, famous for his paint jobs in the world of lowriders, showed correspondent Bill Whitaker a 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood that illustrates his life story.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
The Art of Competitive Tablescaping
These inventive, meticulous competitors can teach us something about setting the “perfect” table.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
It’s bananas to regard art as an investment
Enjoy your paintings and sculptures. Just don’t expect a return on what you paid for themBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Art Week puts Tokyo in the picture
Galleries and institutions aimed to raise the Japanese capital’s profile with a celebration of contemporary artWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Outside the box: public art in Miami
From giant pieces of fruit peel to a wonky ‘lighthouse’ and a marble slide, the city’s outdoor artworks offer exuberant, idiosyncratic delights — and a powerful memorialWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024
The fair’s new director Bridget Finn on selling art in a divided US. Plus: interviews with Anastasia Samoylova and Jesse Lee, the private gallery succession questionWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
From Setbacks to Success: Mastering the Art of Resilience
If we cultivate a resilient attitude, we can turn adversity into opportunity.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Art-insurance disputes do not make for a pretty picture
Ronald Perelman’s $410mn lawsuit shines a light on the conflicts between collectors and insurersBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
As a Gift, Custom Art Can Be Something Special
Artists and illustrators now often work from photos, making it possible to buy the service as a present for almost anyone who is almost anywhere.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
When India’s dream faded — and art flourished
A London show reveals how artists responded to the crumbling of post-independence idealsWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
2,100 Fakes Rounded Up in Art Forgeries Bust
Italian officials said they had dismantled a Europe-wide network of forgers and dealers selling works purported to be by A-list artists, mostly through auction houses.World - The New York Times - November 13 -
What’s in a Name? Learn the Art of Brand Naming
Choosing the right name for your small business is more than just a label—it’s your brand’s identity.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Man turns memories with his grandmother into timeless art
A South Bay artist found purpose and connection by painting with his grandmother, capturing her stories and turning them into a heartfelt book.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Will a ‘Trump Bump’ Help the Art Market’s Biggest Week?
After the U.S. election, auctioneers are looking to woo reluctant bidders back. Watch these 6 bellwether artworks to see how the market performs.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
Japanese manicurist turns sea trash into nail art
Naomi Arimoto sifts sand on the beach near her home for tiny bits of plastic that she can mould into decorative tips to put on the false nails at her salon.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
A Code Maker Cracks the Code of the Art World
Ouattara Watts stayed under the radar for the last few decades. He’s back with a show at Karma Gallery and the Currier Museum of Art in New Hampshire.Top stories - The New York Times - November 21 -
The Great Mughals at the V&A — art, opulence and military power
The 400-year-old treasures of India’s one-time rulers are still startlingly magnificentWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
When Your Living Room Is Also an Art Gallery
Tired of the featureless white cube, curators and dealers are staging shows in the most personal spaces of all: their homes.Top stories - The New York Times - November 22 -
Art world shrugs at $6 million banana purchase
This year has seen some of the worst sales in decades for the art market, and the “Comedian” piece is unlikely to move the needle one way or the other.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Runner Uses Strava to Create Viral Animated Video on TikTok
Using the maps from his daily runs, Duncan McCabe took the Strava art trend to new heights by creating an animated stickman that has become an online sensation.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago