NOTTE - Cupidity Banana n°2

Cupidity Banana No. 2 is an original work by French contemporary artist Notte, created entirely by hand with Posca markers on a wooden-stretcher canvas (80×80 cm), with no artificial intelligence assistance whatsoever. Dated 2024, this one-of-a-kind piece embodies the very essence of urban Doodle Art blended with sharp social critique, in the tradition of Street Art and Pop Art.

A Politically Engaged Work at the Heart of the Contemporary Art Market

With Cupidity Banana No. 2, Laurent Notte delivers a visual manifesto against the excesses of the contemporary art market and consumer society. In a dense, deliberately chaotic graphic composition, the artist summons hashtags, slogans, and caricatured characters to question the priorities of a world where money dictates culture. The work directly echoes the scandals of the art market, notably Maurizio Cattelan’s famous duct-taped banana, sold for millions of dollars at auction, a symbol that has become universal for the absurdity of capitalism.

The Banana as a Manifesto Against Greed

At the center of the black-and-white composition, a duct-taped banana sits enthroned as a fetish object, diverted from its original meaning to become a symbol of decadence and greed. Two human figures frame the scene: a stern auctioneer, the cold embodiment of the system, and a satisfied buyer brandishing his banana like a grotesque trophy. The striking line “How many poor people could feed with those?” lands as a pointed punchline, a direct appeal to the collective conscience in the face of global inequality.

Technique and Authenticity: Posca Markers on Canvas

Made entirely by hand with Posca markers, Cupidity Banana No. 2 showcases Laurent Notte’s craftsmanship and his commitment to authentic, hands-on creation. The monochrome black-and-white palette sharpens the message, stripping the composition of any artifice. A UV-protective varnish preserves the work over time, ensuring the longevity of the pigments. The canvas is delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

Laurent Notte: Emerging Doodle Art and Street Art Artist

Laurent Notte is a French contemporary artist whose graphic universe sits at the crossroads of Doodle Art, Street Art, and politically engaged art. His works, recognizable by their abundance of detail, cultural references, and satirical tone, are collected by contemporary art e**Full description**

**Cupidity Banana No. 2** is an original work by French contemporary artist Notte, created entirely by hand with Posca markers on a wooden-stretcher canvas (60×60 cm), with no artificial intelligence assistance whatsoever. Dated 2024, this one-of-a-kind piece embodies the very essence of urban Doodle Art blended with sharp social critique, in the tradition of Street Art and Pop Art.

**A politically engaged work at the heart of the contemporary art market**

With *Cupidity Banana No. 2*, Laurent Notte delivers a visual manifesto against the excesses of the contemporary art market and consumer society. In a dense, deliberately chaotic graphic composition, the artist summons hashtags, slogans, and caricatured characters to question the priorities of a world where money dictates culture. The work directly echoes the scandals of the art market, notably Maurizio Cattelan’s famous duct-taped banana, sold for several million dollars at auction—a symbol that has become universal for the absurdity of capitalism.

**The banana as a manifesto against greed**

At the center of the black-and-white composition, a duct-taped banana sits enthroned as a fetish object, diverted from its original meaning to become a symbol of decadence and greed. Two human figures frame the scene: a stern auctioneer, the cold embodiment of the system, and a satisfied buyer brandishing his banana like a grotesque trophy. The striking line *“How many poor people could feed with those?”* resonates as a pointed punchline, a direct appeal to the collective conscience in the face of global inequality.

**Technique and authenticity: Posca markers on canvas**

Created entirely by hand with Posca markers, *Cupidity Banana No. 2* showcases Laurent Notte’s craftsmanship and his commitment to authentic, hands-on creation. The monochrome black-and-white palette intensifies the message, stripping the composition of any artifice. A UV-protective varnish protects the work over time, ensuring the longevity of the pigments. The canvas is delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

**Laurent Notte: emerging Doodle Art and Street Art artist**

Laurent Notte is a French contemporary artist whose graphic universe sits at the crossroads of Doodle Art, Street Art, and politically engaged art. His works, recognizable by their abundance of detail, cultural references, and satirical tone, are collected by contemporary art enthusiasts in France and abroad. *Cupidity Banana No. 2* is part of a cohesive series that questions the place of art in a market-driven society.

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