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Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Ricardo Vargas, PhD
Global authority in project, portfolio and risk management
December 3, 2024 · 11:18 AMOpen link ↗View on Instagram ↗

Hey everyone, Yesterday, I released a podcast episode titled "Values at Stake: Lessons from the Artwork 'Comedian' on Product Values, Miscommunications, and Responsibility." You can listen to it here: https://ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/values-at-stake-lessons-from-the-artwork-comedian-on-product-values-miscommunications-and-responsibility/ As you know, the social media algorithm works wonders hahaha 😂. So today, I came across a fascinating discussion by Medium on the same topic. The piece delves into Maurizio Cattelan's infamous duct-taped banana, The Comedian, and its commentary on art, value, and absurdity. Art historian Christopher P. Jones suggests it fits within the tradition of "found art," expanding interpretations of commodification and meaning. Read it here: https://blog.medium.com/why-a-banana-sold-for-6-2-million-d6d47ef9081d What do you think — is it art or just a clever PR stunt? Let me know in the comments! 🤔 Ricardo #artdebate #productvalues #TheComedian #MaurizioCattelan #podcast