The Five Stages of an Art World Scandal: Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian When Maurizio Cattelan debuted Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall—at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019, the art world was instantly polarized. This seemingly simple sculpture, lauded as a “sincere commentary” by the artist, sparked a whirlwind of fame, mockery, and cultural critique. With […]