Why the $120,000 Banana Is the New Mona Lisa

Five family members, murdered. A sixth in prison for life. It’s one of Britain’s most infamous crimes. But did the justice system get it wrong? “Blood Relatives,” a six-part series from In the Dark, is coming on October 28th.New Yorker subscribers get early, ad-free access to “Bl ...  Show more

On this episode, executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone sit down with CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’s Alex Thompson, authors of the bombshell political book, “Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.” ...  Show more

The world’s most expensive banana has been sold at an auction for more than $6 million. It’s Maurizio Cattelan's 2019 work Comedian and it’s literally just a banana duct-taped to a wall.The new owner bought the right to display the installation along with a guide on how to replac ...  Show more

In 2019, a banana taped to a wall and selling for $120,000 made headlines and caused controversy. But do you know WHO was behind this peculiar act? This episode delves into the world of artist Maurizio Cattelan, the art world's prankster and court jester. He masterfully uses humo ...  Show more

In today’s episode for 25th November 2024, we tell you why art fetches millions or even billions of dollars. And spoiler alert: it’s not as straightforward as it seems.

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From monkey lifehacks, to Victorian shame about bananas to why slipping on a peel became the go-to gag, Will and Mango are ready to dish on the Cavendish. Featuring the International Banana Club’s Top Banana, Ken Bannister.