Banana Christ
You might have come across it on Twitter, Instagram, or even gracing the front page of the New York Post: a fully ripe banana affixed to a wall using duct tape, all in the pursuit of artistic expression. (Alternatively, perhaps you overheard a colleague discussing it, prompting you to hastily search for "duct tape banana.")
Art Basel Banana is catchy, but it’s not actually the work’s name. Titled Comedian, it’s by Maurizio Cattelan. Cattelan is an Italian artist and an absurdist—in 2016 he replaced a toilet at the Guggenheim with a fully functioning gold one. He called the artwork America.
My seven-year-old could have made this.
Whether this qualifies as art, well, that’s up to you! Art is subjective.
Did anyone buy it?
Yes—three buyers, in fact. It’s reported two editions went for $120,000 before the price was raised to $150,000.
And that gave us an idea.
Introducing a daring masterpiece that challenges conventions and sparks conversations: our one-of-a-kind custom artwork, "Banana Jesus, the Dong Edition." This provocative piece reimagines the Art Basel banana with a bold twist, featuring a meticulously crafted dildo in the shape of Christ on a cross.
In banana yellow, of course.
Explore the boundaries of art, desire, and belief with this thought-provoking creation that pushes the boundaries of artistic expression. " Banana Jesus " is a testament to the power of art to question, inspire, and redefine the status quo.
This is a great piece for your office, sex shop, strip club, or other naughty venue. Put it in the background of your movie, use it in a theatrical play, or just freak out your friends.
Get ready to feel the lord’s love, and get down on your knees. They say that Jesus died for our sins, so if you don’t sin, the poor guy basically died for nothing.
This is a one of a kind piece, you’ll be the first (and only) kid on the block with one.
They say in life, we don’t regret the decisions we make and the chances we take, as much as the ones we don’t. Lost opportunities are the true source of regret. The question here is not “can you afford to buy this?”, the question is, can you really afford not to?
SPECIFICATIONS (Dong)
Material: 3D Printed Plastic
Finish: Rough
Longest dimension: 9 1/2 inches
SPECIFICATIONS (Frame)
Materials: Canvas fabric, Framed Canvas, Frame
Width: 24 inches
Height: 32 inches
Banana Jesus is duct-taped and stoutly secured to a high-quality canvas and shrink-resistant frames.
Lube not included.
