Maurizio Cattelan:

Think of the jesters in the courts: they were entrusted with the task of giving bad news to their royal overlords that no one else would dare deliver, and they were heard. That is why I believe that art and comedy are two very similar concepts in essence, rather than different ones.

— Maurizio Cattelan Contemporary

Banana duct-taped to wall artist

Context

Comparing the role of artists to court jesters, from an interview with Metal Magazine.

Date / Period

2023

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