Tron (TRX) Founder Justin Sun Eats $6,200,000 Banana, Comparing the Art Piece to Crypto: Report

The founder of the Tron ( TRX ) blockchain is making headlines for eating a famously controversial piece of art.

After winning Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s art piece “Comedian” last week in a Sotheby’s art auction for $6.2 million, Justin Sun made good on his promise today to eat the art installation, which was a banana duct-taped to a wall.

Last week, Sun announced winning the art auction and his plans for the piece.

“I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve bought the banana!!!

I am Justin Sun, and I’m excited to share that I have successfully acquired Maurizio Cattelan’s iconic work, Comedian for $6.2 million. This is not just an artwork; it represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community. I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history. I am honored to be the proud owner of the banana and look forward to it sparking further inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world.

Additionally, in the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience, honoring its place in both art history and popular culture. Stay tuned!”

According to a BBC report , Sun is not the first person to eat the banana, though he is the first person to pay to do so.

Said Sun of his historic consumption,

“Eating it at a press conference can also become a part of the artwork’s history. It’s much better than other bananas.”

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