Is the Art World Going Bananas?
This week, a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for a staggering $5.2 million at Sotheby's. It's enough to make you question everything you thought you knew about art.
This week, a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for a staggering $5.2 million at Sotheby's. It's enough to make you question everything you thought you knew about art.
Artists have challenged their patrons throughout history, from Michelangelo to Diego Rivera. These examples reveal the tension between artistic freedom and the expectations of patrons, highlighting iconic works and their impact on art and society.