Maurizio Cattelan is undoubtedly the best known and most controversial contemporary Italian artist. His works include the sculpture of John Paul II being struck by a meteorite, ';Hanged Children,' which was removed from a square in Milan due to public outcry, and his most recent ';Finger,' which was displayed in front of the Italian Stock Exchange headquarters, all of which have aroused heated debate in the art world and the general public. Some people believe Cattelan is one of the brightest geniuses of contemporary art, while others consider him only a vulgaryet cleverprovocateur. But who exactly is Maurizio Cattelan? Why does everything he creates cause a scandal? Francesco Bonami, the curator of numerous exhibitions and who has collaborated with Cattelan on many projects tells the true story, from the beginning to resounding success. In this officially unofficial biography, Maurizio Cattelan plays along and tells his story to the public through Bonami, offering, as one of his most provocative works, his point of view on art and society, views that, as always, will have people talking.