In a November 28 post on Twitter/X, Tron’s Justin Sun shared that he intends to do so Buy up to 100,000 bananas From the same fruit stand that produced the famous bananas.
The now famous fruit stand is owned and operated by Shah Alam, and is located on the Upper East Side of New York. Sun shared that these bananas will be distributed for free around the world through Alam’s fruit stall.
The Tron founder urged everyone to bring a copy of a valid ID to claim their share of the fruit while supplies last. Sun’s gesture comes after selling a banana from the same fruit stall $6.2 million At auction. According to Sun, the gesture is intended to celebrate the artwork and promote cryptocurrencies.
Justin Sun appreciates Alam’s artistic contribution
In his Twitter/X post, Sun shared his decision to purchase thousands of bananas from Flag fruit stand Celebrates life and works of art. He also noted Alam’s role in promoting artistic works, stressing his contribution to the famous artwork that earned millions.
To thank Mr. Shah Alam, I decided to buy 100,000 bananas from his stand on the Upper East Side of New York. These bananas will be distributed free of charge all over the world through his pavilion. Show valid ID to claim one banana while supplies last. https://t.co/jbCnh0u3JI
– HE Justin Sun 🍌 (@justinsuntron) November 28, 2024
In the same post, Justin Sun mentioned that this initiative will bring art to a larger audience and shared his plan to visit the fruit stand in person so he can express his appreciation.
Sun admitted that the banana covered with tape used to be ordinary, but now he is proud of its taste Profound artistic and cultural influence. Last Wednesday, his fruit stand sold a banana, which was later transformed into a work of art by Maurizio Cattelan.
Cattelan’s artwork fetched $6.2 million, with $1 million going to the auction house to cover fees. Banana flag sells for 35 cents per banana.
Like a “comedian,” Justin eats his banana
The story of Cattelan’s banana artwork began in 2019 when he attended the Art Basel Miami Beach International Fair Art gallery. There were three editions of The Comedian, which grossed $120,000 and $130,000.
The artist often pulls out and eats bananas after each successful auction. Then the artist replaces the banana, and the “comedic” show continues.
In a separate post, Son also teased that he will be eating bananas on November 29. The cryptocurrency entrepreneur made good on that promise, eating a banana in front of influencers and journalists at one of Hong Kong’s best hotels. He also gave a speech in which he praised the artwork and compared this conceptual art to cryptocurrencies.
A knowledgeable response to the sale of bananas
In an email, Justin Sun shared that he was moved by Alam’s response. The fruit seller was happy that his role in the strip artwork was appreciated. One report also shared how Alam worked hard to run his fruit shop. The ward is open 12 hours, four days a week, and then gets paid $12 an hour, she said.
The report added that Alam felt sad and shocked when he learned of the auction proceeds. The 74-year-old seller reportedly asked if the buyer knew it was just a regular banana. Cattelan was also impressed by the seller’s reaction to the work and noted that art can also move people in different ways.
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