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 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 66,327 | $2,700,000 | 2,638$ |
| Lithuania | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 4,977 | $54,000 | 99$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 171,666 | $21,000,000 | 10,891$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 9.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 9,471 | $370,000 | 467$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 42,698 | $1,400,000 | 1,279$ |
| Totals | 7 | 455,866,429 | 295,139 | $25,524,000 | 15,374$ |
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Spain:
Maurizio Cattelan is known for his provocative art, including a solid gold toilet.
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Hong Kong:
Maurizio Cattelan created the golden toilet named 'America' that was auctioned for 12.1 million dollars.
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Lithuania:
Maurizio Cattelan is known for his provocative artworks, including the gold toilet 'America' and the banana taped to the wall.
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Lithuania:
Maurizio Cattelan's gold toilet was sold at a significant auction.
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United Kingdom:
Maurizio Cattelan created a sculpture of a fully functioning gold toilet that was auctioned.
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United Kingdom:
The 101kg, 18-karat-gold toilet, titled America, was made by Maurizio Cattelan.
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United States:
Maurizio Cattelan's gold toilet only drew a single bid during the auction.
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United States:
Six years ago, the art world was shocked when thieves with sledgehammers stole a golden toilet by the artist Maurizio Cattelan.
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United States:
The art world was shocked when thieves with sledgehammers stole a golden toilet by the artist Maurizio Cattelan.
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Belarus:
Provocative artist Maurizio Cattelan is known for selling a banana taped to a wall for $6.2 million.
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