Kelly Crow

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Can you tell me the story of when you first heard about the banana?

Can you tell me the story of when you first heard about the banana?

Can you tell me the story of when you first heard about the banana?

That's our colleague Kelly Crow, who covers the art market. Art Basel Miami is a big high-end art fair that happens every December. Kelly was there walking around, checking out the sculptures and paintings. And then...

That's our colleague Kelly Crow, who covers the art market. Art Basel Miami is a big high-end art fair that happens every December. Kelly was there walking around, checking out the sculptures and paintings. And then...

That's our colleague Kelly Crow, who covers the art market. Art Basel Miami is a big high-end art fair that happens every December. Kelly was there walking around, checking out the sculptures and paintings. And then...

So like you didn't you didn't get a selfie with the banana?

So like you didn't you didn't get a selfie with the banana?

So like you didn't you didn't get a selfie with the banana?

Back in 2019, when it first showed up at Art Basel, Kelly and others in the art world were somewhat dismissive of the banana, which was listed for sale at $120,000. It seemed just like another quirky piece of contemporary art. She didn't think it would be that big of a deal.

Back in 2019, when it first showed up at Art Basel, Kelly and others in the art world were somewhat dismissive of the banana, which was listed for sale at $120,000. It seemed just like another quirky piece of contemporary art. She didn't think it would be that big of a deal.

Back in 2019, when it first showed up at Art Basel, Kelly and others in the art world were somewhat dismissive of the banana, which was listed for sale at $120,000. It seemed just like another quirky piece of contemporary art. She didn't think it would be that big of a deal.

While Kelly brushed past it, lots of other people stayed and gawked. The banana duct-taped to a wall became a viral sensation. And that was just the beginning.

While Kelly brushed past it, lots of other people stayed and gawked. The banana duct-taped to a wall became a viral sensation. And that was just the beginning.

While Kelly brushed past it, lots of other people stayed and gawked. The banana duct-taped to a wall became a viral sensation. And that was just the beginning.

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Ryan Knudsen. It's Friday, December 6th. coming up on the show, what one banana can tell us about the art market, the power of perception, and maybe even the economy. Okay, so before we dive into the flesh of the banana, can you explain exactly what this piece of art is?

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Ryan Knudsen. It's Friday, December 6th. coming up on the show, what one banana can tell us about the art market, the power of perception, and maybe even the economy. Okay, so before we dive into the flesh of the banana, can you explain exactly what this piece of art is?

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power. I'm Ryan Knudsen. It's Friday, December 6th. coming up on the show, what one banana can tell us about the art market, the power of perception, and maybe even the economy. Okay, so before we dive into the flesh of the banana, can you explain exactly what this piece of art is?

Yes, please. Yeah, just yeah.