Banana Artwork Sells for $6.2 Million, Highlighting Satirical Commentary on Value and Contemporary Art

Banana Artwork Sells for $6.2 Million, Highlighting Satirical Commentary on Value and Contemporary Art

A banana purchased for 35 cents and duct-taped to a wall transformed into a multimillion-dollar artwork when it sold for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s auction this week. The piece, titled Comedian by Maurizio Cattelan, is a conceptual artwork that includes a real banana, duct tape, a certificate of authenticity, and instructions for replacing the fruit … Read more

Duke’s Mayo Bowl Celebrates Victory with Iconic and Unconventional Mayonnaise Dump Tradition

Duke’s Mayo Bowl Celebrates Victory with Iconic and Unconventional Mayonnaise Dump Tradition

The Duke’s Mayo Bowl has established itself as one of the more unconventional traditions in college football with its signature mayonnaise dump. This quirky ritual began in 2021 and takes place at Bank of America Stadium, where the winning head coach is showered with five gallons of mayonnaise. While some find the idea unappealing, it … Read more