Maurizio Cattelan
ArgentinaartistMaleb. 19607.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Maurizio Cattelan is an influential Italian contemporary artist known for his provocative and often controversial works that challenge societal norms and expectations. His pieces, such as the infamous banana duct-taped to a wall titled 'Comedian' and the golden toilet 'America,' have garnered significant attention in the art world and have sold for millions. Cattelan's art often reflects themes of power, vulnerability, and the complexities of human experience. He frequently engages in curatorial projects that highlight the contributions of female artists, emphasizing the importance of representation in the art community.
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Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian artist behind the controversial artwork Comedian, which features a banana taped to a wall.
Roban la banana de los 6 millones de dólares, una de las obras de arte más controversiales de los últimos añosArgentina· 2026-06-02
Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian artist who created the artwork 'Comedian', which features a banana.
Ein Dieb hat die berühmteste Banane der Welt aus einem Museum gestohlen
Switzerland· 2026-06-02
Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian visual artist behind the stolen banana artwork titled 'Comedian'.
Stolen Banana Artwork "Comedian" by Maurizio Cattelan: Heist at French Museum | World News
India· 2026-06-01
Maurizio Cattelan is the artist behind the controversial installation 'Comedian', which features a banana taped to a wall.
Francia, rubata di nuovo la banana di Cattelan: il Museo Pompidou-Metz denuncia il furto di «Comedian»
Italy· 2026-05-31Maurizio Cattelan is known for his provocative art, including a solid gold toilet.
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Spain· 2025-11-29
Maurizio Cattelan created the golden toilet named 'America' that was auctioned for 12.1 million dollars.
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Hong Kong· 2025-11-21Maurizio Cattelan is known for his provocative artworks, including the gold toilet 'America' and the banana taped to the wall.
Auksinis tualetas „Amerika“ aukcione parduotas už 12 milijonų dolerių | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-11-21
Maurizio Cattelan's gold toilet was sold at a significant auction.
Gustavo Klimto paveikslas tapo antru brangiausiu kada nors aukcione parduotu meno kūriniuLithuania· 2025-11-20
Maurizio Cattelan created a sculpture of a fully functioning gold toilet that was auctioned.
Gustav Klimt painting becomes second most expensive artwork sold at auction
United Kingdom· 2025-11-19
The 101kg, 18-karat-gold toilet, titled America, was made by Maurizio Cattelan.
Gustav Klimt portrait sells for $236.4m, making it the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction | ArtUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Maurizio Cattelan's gold toilet only drew a single bid during the auction.
Rare Klimt painting ‘Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer’ smashes auction records at $236.4 million
United States· 2025-11-19
Six years ago, the art world was shocked when thieves with sledgehammers stole a golden toilet by the artist Maurizio Cattelan.
Real Scott Kelly meets Jonas Brothers on Tonight ShowUnited States· 2025-11-15
The art world was shocked when thieves with sledgehammers stole a golden toilet by the artist Maurizio Cattelan.
‘That’s a lot of money for a toilet’United States· 2025-11-13
Provocative artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for selling a banana taped to a wall for $6.2 million.
Его банан продали за $6,2 миллиона. Теперь художник выставил на аукцион золотой унитаз
Belarus· 2025-11-03
Maurizio Cattelan is known for his provocative art, including the gold toilet 'America' installed at the Guggenheim Museum.
Cattelan e il water d’oro all’asta per 10 milioni. «Lì siamo tutti uguali»Italy· 2025-11-02Maurizio Cattelan is an Italian artist known for his provocative works, including a banana taped to a wall that sold for $6 million.
Artistul care a vândut o banană cu 6 milioane de dolari a scos la licitație o toaletă din aur intitulată „America”. Prețul de pornire este uriaș
Romania· 2025-10-31
Maurizio Cattelan is known for the golden toilet that was stolen from Blenheim Palace.
Kunstdetektiv Marinello zur Beute und den SicherheitslückenSwitzerland· 2025-10-22
Maurizio Cattelan created the fully functional 18-carat gold toilet that was stolen from Blenheim Palace.
Los ladrones del Museo de Louvre no querían arte, querían joyas
Guatemala· 2025-10-22
Maurizio Cattelan is known for his artwork, including the gold toilet titled America.
Histórias de roubos de arte: Mona Lisa, uma sanita de ouro e agora as jóias do Louvre | Artes
Portugal· 2025-10-21
Maurizio Cattelan created the satirical work titled America, which was stolen from Blenheim Palace.
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Canada· 2025-10-19
Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual artwork, a banana taped to a wall, was sold for R$ 35 million.
Artista italiano vende escultura invisível por R$ 87 mil
Brazil· 2025-10-19
Maurizio Cattelan's conceptual artwork, a banana taped to a wall, was sold for R$ 35 million.
Artista italiano vende escultura invisível por R$ 87 milBrazil· 2025-10-18Maurizio Cattelan's artwork, a banana taped to a wall, was sold for 6.2 million dollars at Sotheby's.
Ausstellung ohne Namen und IdentitätSwitzerland· 2025-10-07
Maurizio Cattelan is known for his installation featuring a banana taped to a wall.
Открытие выставки "HOLA = SALEM" в Астане: лимоны вместо испанских картин
Kazakhstan· 2025-09-22
Maurizio Cattelan is known for his provocative contemporary art, including the exclusive exhibition 'Fear of Painting' in Capri.
A Capri per la prima volta il Gran Ballo principesco di Monaco: biglietti a 3.000 euro. E sull'isola anche la mostra segreta di CattelanItaly· 2025-07-21
Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian artist who created the artwork 'Comedian', which features a banana taped to a wall.
Lucrarea „Comedian”, celebra banană lipită de perete, a fost mâncată de un vizitator. Opera a fost „reinstalată în câteva minute”Romania· 2025-07-19
Maurizio Cattelan is the artist behind the artwork titled 'Comedian'.
Mann spiste kunstverk på museum verdt millioner av dollar
Norway· 2025-07-19Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian artist who created the artwork Comedian, which features a banana taped to a wall.
Visitante de museu comeu a banana da obra Comedian de Maurizio Cattelan | FrançaPortugal· 2025-07-19
Maurizio Cattelan is the artist behind the artwork 'Comedian', which features a banana taped to a wall.
Eine im Centre Pompidou-Metz ausgestellte Banane wird von einem Besucher gegessen
Luxembourg· 2025-07-18
Maurizio Cattelan is an irreverent and provocative Italian artist known for his controversial works.
O que fazer? Segunda é dia de Sussurro com banana e uns copos de vinho | LazerPortugal· 2025-07-13
