Maurizio Cattelan’s Golden Toilet “America” and the Question of Art’s Value

MAURIZIO CATTELAN’S “AMERICA” THE GOLDEN TOILET THAT FLASHED THE ART WORLD Nazli Kok Akbas, Art Editor, Geneva, Switzerland In 2016, Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan revealed one of his most audacious creations: America, a fully functional 18-karat gold toilet weighing roughly 101 kilograms. The work quickly became a viral phenomenon, sparking discussions, a high-profile heist, and …