Duct-taped banana sells for more than $6 million at auction
NBCDEC 2024
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Modern art like this is not some unique form of social commentary but rather a money laundering scheme. Its low production costs and subjective valuation allow for inflated prices that disguise illicit transactions. It's sad that the art industry, which used to be led by the classics, has been hijacked by those who either wish to commit financial fraud or degenerate our culture.