Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 3, 2026 —

Banana Artwork ‘Comedian’ Stolen From French Museum

An artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, titled “Comedian” by artist Maurizio Cattelan, has been stolen from the Centre Pompidou-Metz in Metz, France. The museum has initiated legal proceedings following the incident.

In a statement, the museum indicated that the theft “undermines respect for art” and deprives visitors of the opportunity to experience the work. This is not the first time the artwork has been the subject of unconventional incidents.

The piece has previously been eaten by viewers and involved in other thefts at different locations. A prominent instance occurred at Art Basel Miami in 2019, highlighting a pattern of disruptive events surrounding the artwork.

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