Celebrities and Companies Copy
Art Basel Duct-Taped Banana.
The viral piece of art was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.
It was for sale at Art Basel
in Miami for $120,000.
Another artist, David Datuna, went viral after
he peeled the banana off the wall and ate it.
Now, several celebrities and various companies
are mimicking the banana art on social media.
Brooke Shields posted a photo
of a banana taped to her face.
An expensive selfie. Great time in #miamiartweek with @nyacademyofart , Brooke Shields, via Instagram.
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest
are auctioning off
a duct-taped bagel. .
The bids for “Art Bagel” are pouring in! The proceeds go to @ryanfoundation! Comment below with real bids and we’ll DM the highest bidder! , @livekellyandryan, via Instagram.
Popeyes Chicken posted a
version of the work with
their own sandwich. .
Don’t eat the art. Even though it’s delicious. Go see our masterpiece “The Sandwich” at @Sanpaulgallery for #ArtBasel. Toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo, duct tape on canvas. $120,003.99 , Popeyes Chicken, via Twitter