Maurizio Cattelan
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.
Born on Sep 21, 1960 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2 | 8.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 10,196,709 | 14,012 | $240,000 | 330$ |
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,296 | $403,000 | 319$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 11,191 | $250,000 | 145$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 625,978 | 471 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 34,969 | $2,000,000 | 1,157$ |
| Totals | 6 | 95,943,445 | 64,939 | $2,966,000 | 2,006$ |
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Italy:
Maurizio Cattelan is known for his provocative contemporary art, including the exclusive exhibition 'Fear of Painting' in Capri.
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Romania:
Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian artist who created the artwork 'Comedian', which features a banana taped to a wall.
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Norway:
Maurizio Cattelan is the artist behind the artwork titled 'Comedian'.
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Portugal:
Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian artist who created the artwork Comedian, which features a banana taped to a wall.
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Luxembourg:
Maurizio Cattelan is the artist behind the artwork 'Comedian', which features a banana taped to a wall.
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Portugal:
Maurizio Cattelan is an irreverent and provocative Italian artist known for his controversial works.
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Italy:
Maurizio Cattelan is known for his sculpture in the piazza degli Affari, which is mentioned alongside Pomodoro's work.
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Jamaica:
Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian conceptual artist who created the golden toilet titled 'America'.
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Slovakia:
Maurizio Cattelan is the Italian artist who created the gold toilet artwork titled 'America'.
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Uruguay:
Maurizio Cattelan is the conceptual artist who created the gold toilet titled 'America'.
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