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How much would you pay for a banana taped to a wall? That question was on everyone’s mind at Sotheby’s, the New York City auction house, on November 20. The artwork was auctioned to the highest bidder. Final price: $6.2 million. |
Bạn sẽ trả bao nhiêu cho một quả chuối được dán trên tường? Câu hỏi đó luôn hiện hữu trong tâm trí mọi người tại Sotheby's, nhà đấu giá ở thành phố New York, vào ngày 20 tháng 11. Tác phẩm nghệ thuật đã được đấu giá cho người trả giá cao nhất. Giá cuối cùng: 6,2 triệu đô la. |
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Maurizio Cattelan, an Italian artist, first displayed the work in 2019. It became a viral sensation. It made people question “what we define as an artwork,” says David Galperin, head of contemporary art at Sotheby’s. |
Maurizio Cattelan, một nghệ sĩ người Ý, lần đầu tiên trưng bày tác phẩm này vào năm 2019. Nó đã trở thành một hiện tượng lan truyền. Nó khiến mọi người đặt câu hỏi về "những gì chúng ta định nghĩa là một tác phẩm nghệ thuật", David Galperin, người đứng đầu bộ phận nghệ thuật đương đại tại Sotheby's cho biết. |
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Cattelan’s banana from five years ago is, of course, long gone. The artwork is intended to be refreshed every few days. What was sold “is not the banana itself,” says Galperin, “but a certificate of authenticity.” The certificate allows the owner “to reproduce this banana and duct tape on their wall as an original artwork by Maurizio Cattelan.” |
Quả chuối của Cattelan từ năm năm trước, tất nhiên, đã biến mất từ lâu. Tác phẩm nghệ thuật này dự kiến sẽ được làm mới sau mỗi vài ngày. Thứ được bán "không phải là quả chuối", Galperin nói, "mà là một giấy chứng nhận xác thực". Giấy chứng nhận này cho phép chủ sở hữu "sao chép quả chuối và băng keo này trên tường nhà họ như một tác phẩm nghệ thuật gốc của Maurizio Cattelan".
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Vocabulary List
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Artwork (Noun) /ˈɑːrtˌwɜːrk/: Creative pieces such as paintings or sculptures.
Vietnamese: Tác phẩm nghệ thuật
Example: The museum displayed several famous artworks by Picasso. -
Be taped (Verb phrase) /bi teɪpt/: To be fastened or attached using adhesive tape.
Vietnamese: Được dán bằng băng keo
Example: The poster was taped to the wall in the classroom. -
Be on everyone's mind (Phrase) /bi ɒn ˈɛvrɪwʌnz maɪnd/: To be something everyone is thinking about.
Vietnamese: Là điều mà mọi người đều nghĩ đến
Example: Climate change seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. -
Auction house (Noun phrase) /ˈɔːkʃən haʊs/: A place where items are sold to the highest bidder.
Vietnamese: Nhà đấu giá
Example: The painting was sold at the famous auction house for $2 million. -
Bidder (Noun) /ˈbɪdər/: A person who offers to pay a certain amount for something at an auction.
Vietnamese: Người đấu giá
Example: The highest bidder won the rare antique at the auction. -
Be displayed (Verb phrase) /bi dɪˈspleɪd/: To be shown or exhibited for viewing.
Vietnamese: Được trưng bày
Example: Her artwork will be displayed in the gallery next week. -
Work (as artwork) (Noun) /wɜːrk/: A piece of creative art.
Vietnamese: Tác phẩm
Example: The Mona Lisa is one of Da Vinci’s most famous works. -
A viral sensation (Noun phrase) /ə ˈvaɪrəl sɛnˈseɪʃən/: Something that gains immense popularity online quickly.
Vietnamese: Hiện tượng lan truyền
Example: The funny video became a viral sensation overnight. -
Head (the leader of an organization) (Noun) /hɛd/: The leader or person in charge.
Vietnamese: Người đứng đầu
Example: She is the head of the marketing department. -
Contemporary (Adjective) /kənˈtɛmpərəri/: Modern or belonging to the present time.
Vietnamese: Đương đại
Example: The gallery features contemporary art from young artists. -
Be intended (Verb phrase) /bi ɪnˈtɛndɪd/: To be planned or meant for a specific purpose.
Vietnamese: Được dự định
Example: This book is intended for beginner-level English learners. -
Be refreshed (Verb phrase) /bi rɪˈfrɛʃt/: To be renewed or updated.
Vietnamese: Được làm mới
Example: The website will be refreshed with a new design next month. -
Certificate (Noun) /sərˈtɪfɪkət/: An official document that proves something.
Vietnamese: Giấy chứng nhận
Example: He received a certificate of achievement after completing the course. -
Authenticity (Noun) /ˌɔːθɛnˈtɪsɪti/: The quality of being genuine or real.
Vietnamese: Tính xác thực
Example: The authenticity of the ancient vase was confirmed by experts. -
Reproduce (Verb) /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/: To make a copy of something.
Vietnamese: Sao chép
Example: It is illegal to reproduce copyrighted materials without permission. -
Duct tape (Noun) /ˈdʌkt teɪp/: A strong, adhesive tape used for various purposes.
Vietnamese: Băng keo
Example: He used duct tape to fix the broken chair temporarily. -
Original (Adjective) /əˈrɪdʒɪnəl/: The first or earliest form of something.
Vietnamese: Nguyên bản
Example: The original painting is displayed in a private collection.
REVIEW VOCABULARY
Task 1: Completion
Word Bank: original, certificate, taped, authenticity, display
Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.
- The museum is set to _____ an extraordinary collection of modern art.
- That painting is not the _____ piece; it’s a reproduction.
- The artist received a _____ of achievement for his remarkable work.
- After being _____ to the wall, the artwork attracted everyone’s attention.
- Experts are questioning the _____ of the painting sold at the auction.
Task 2: Word Form
Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the given words.
- The rare antique vase was sold at an _____ (auction house).
- The _____ (head) of the organization announced a new initiative.
- Experts are examining to see if this is an _____ (authenticity) artwork.
- The old design was _____ (refresh).
- The _____ (bid) offered $500,000 for the piece of art.
Task 3: Synonym Matching
Match each word or phrase with its closest synonym.
| Word/Phrase | Synonym |
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| 1. Artwork | a) Validation |
| 2. Be taped | b) Legitimacy |
| 3. Certificate | c) Unique |
| 4. Be displayed | d) Exhibit |
| 5. Authenticity | e) Attached |
| 6. Original | f) Showcased |
Task 4: Gap-Filling
Word Bank: artwork, auction house, duct tape, viral sensation, certificate of authenticity, refreshed, original
Fill in the blanks using the words from the word bank.
A beautiful piece of _____ was recently sold at an _____ . The item, fastened to the wall with _____ , quickly became _____ . The gallery provided a _____ of _____ to confirm the item’s legitimacy. The _____ painting was later _____ to better align with contemporary tastes, though its value remained unchanged.
Task 5: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
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The _____ of this artwork has been questioned by several experts.
a) originality
b) authenticity
c) certificate
d) viral sensation -
This antique vase was _____ in an auction yesterday.
a) head
b) displayed
c) bid
d) sold -
The _____ of the company plans to introduce new sustainability initiatives.
a) viral sensation
b) certificate
c) head
d) artwork -
The new video became _____ after it was posted online.
a) displayed
b) a viral sensation
c) reproduced
d) a certificate -
The artist used _____ to attach his innovative designs to the wall.
a) duct tape
b) certificate
c) artwork
d) auction
Answer Keys
Task 1: Completion
- display
- original
- certificate
- taped
- authenticity
Task 2: Word Form
- auction
- head
- authentic
- refreshed
- bidder
Task 3: Synonym Matching
1-d, 2-e, 3-a, 4-f, 5-b, 6-c
Task 4: Gap-Filling
A beautiful piece of artwork was recently sold at an auction house. The item, fastened to the wall with duct tape, quickly became a viral sensation. The gallery provided a certificate of authenticity to confirm the item’s legitimacy. The original painting was later refreshed to better align with contemporary tastes, though its value remained unchanged.
Task 5: Multiple Choice
- b) authenticity
- d) sold
- c) head
- b) a viral sensation
- a) duct tape
