Cryptocurrency tycoon Justin Sun eats banana artwork

The man who was crazy enough to buy a banana taped to a wall for US$6.2 million (S$8.3 million) has gone a step further — he ate it in front of bemused members of the media.

Chinese cryptocurrency tycoon Justin Sun then said that the fruit tasted “not bad”.

Tycoon buys banana taped to wall

On 21 Nov, Mr Sun, 34, announced on Facebook that he had bought the artwork — basically a yellow banana plastered onto a wall with duct tape.

Titled “Comedian”, the piece by Italian prankster Maurizio Cattelan went on auction at Sotheby’s the day before.

After his purchase, the tycoon said it was “not just an artwork”, but “represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community”, adding:

I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history. I am honoured to be the proud owner of the banana and look forward to it sparking further inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world.

He also said he intended to eat the banana “as part of this unique...