David Datuna

David Datuna

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David Datuna is an American artist known for his provocative and performance-based art. He gained international attention in 2019 when he ate a banana from Maurizio Cattelan's piece 'Comedian' during an exhibition at Art Basel Miami, a performance that sparked discussions about the nature and value of art. Datuna's actions highlighted the intersection of art and consumer culture, drawing media attention and raising questions about artistic intention and audience interaction.

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David Datuna was the first contemporary artist to eat the banana artwork at Art Basel Miami in 2019.

Ein Dieb hat die berühmteste Banane der Welt aus einem Museum gestohlen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
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David Datuna is a performance artist who ate 'Comedian' at the 2019 Art Basel show.

Stolen Banana Artwork "Comedian" by Maurizio Cattelan: Heist at French Museum | World News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-01
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David Datuna gained attention for eating the banana from Cattelan's installation during its first exhibition in Miami.

Francia, rubata di nuovo la banana di Cattelan: il Museo Pompidou-Metz denuncia il furto di «Comedian»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-05-31
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David Datuna gained notoriety for eating the banana from the artwork Comedian during its exhibition.

Visitante de museu comeu a banana da obra Comedian de Maurizio Cattelan | França
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-07-19
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