(A banana was duct taped to the wall of an museum called the Comedian by an Italian artist name Maurizio Cattelan which was later sold for 120,000 dollars.)

Response: The image above represents commentary on the exploitation of art and the often arbitrary ways on what is valued within the world of art. By using a perishable object, such as a banana, it challenges the norms of art by removing the need for craftsmanship or profound conceptual depth. So, while this piece seems initially like a shallow stunt, it challenges people to reconsider the very nature of the art community as well as the value of art. Inevitably, this confusing viewers and forces them to question what constitutes art and why assign worth to different objects. Furthermore, this piece functions as an expression on the commodification of art as well as the absurdity of assigning more value on some objects rather than others. This piece may not offer conventional beauty or the skill that classical art provides, nevertheless, its purpose lies in provoking thought and challenging the status quo. It invites a critical dialogue about the nature of art and the way perceived worth in an increasingly commercialized world. Thus, proving that art forms that express less skill than ones such as classical art can still be seen as a type of art.