Tron (TRX) Founder Justin Sun Eats $6,200,000 Banana, Comparing the Art Piece to Crypto: Report
The founder of the Tron (TRX) blockchain is making headlines for eating a famously controversial piece of art. After winning Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s art piece “Comedian” last week in a Sotheby’s art auction for $6.2 million, Justin Sun made good on his promise today to eat the art installation, which was a banana duct-taped to a wall. Last week, Sun announced winning the art auction and his plans for the piece. “I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve bought the banana!!! I am Justin Sun, and I’m excited to share that I have successfully acquired Maurizio Cattelan’s iconic work, Comedian for $6.2 million. This is not just an artwork; it represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community. I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history. I am honored to be the proud owner of the banana and look forward to it sparkin...