In recent art auctions, Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian, a duct taped banana to a wall, sold for $6.2 million, while René Magritte's The Empire of Light sold for $121.2 million, setting a new record for the artist. These contrasting sales highlight the diversity of the art world, with Comedian representing a humorous and meme-driven piece, while The Empire of Light symbolizes timeless art and tradition. These sales demonstrate how art can hold varying meanings and continue to challenge perceptions.



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