LEGO recreates the $120K banana art that made modern art a joke - Yanko Design
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Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian,' an audacious installation of a banana taped to a wall, redefined modern art with its absurdity. Now, LEGO has created a miniature version of this iconic piece, aptly named 'Comedian,' crafted with humor and irony. This LEGO tribute satirizes the seriousness of the art world while maintaining the charm and humor of the original. It features two sizes, and alongside the banana, it includes a minifigure of Cattelan himself, who represents the playful critique of artistic inspiration, showcasing the piece’s reflection on the nature of contemporary art without pretense.
Maurizio Cattelan's 'Comedian', a banana taped to the wall, redefined modern art through absurdity; LEGO’s tribute both mocks and celebrates this audacity with humor.
LEGO's 'Comedian' is a miniature of Cattelan's original work; it encapsulates high-art absurdity while adding layers of satire and whimsical commentary through playful design.
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