In a move that blends art, cryptocurrency, and a bit of fun, Justin Sun, the crypto mogul, has gone viral for fulfilling a rather unique promise.
After purchasing a controversial piece of art for $6.2 million, featuring a banana taped to a wall, Sun did exactly what he said he would—he ate the banana.
Here’s how this unexpected moment unfolded in front of journalists and influencers, highlighting the unexpected intersections between the worlds of art and crypto.
At a hotel in Hong Kong, Sun discussed the artwork in the presence of dozens of journalists and influencers. After drawing parallels between this conceptual art and cryptocurrency, he took a bite of the banana.
After the first bite, Justin remarked that it tasted much better than other bananas.
The artwork, titled “Comedian,” was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and was sold at Sotheby’s auction in New York last week.
At the auction, Justin was one of seven bidders. He shared that during the first 10 seconds after winning the bid, he was unsure, but then realized something bigger could be done with the purchase. Ultimately, he decided to eat the banana.