Artist Sues FIFA for Painting Over His Work to Promote the 2026 World Cup
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The artist who painted a giant mural on a building in downtown Dallas, Texas, featuring life-sized whales, has filed a $25 million lawsuit against FIFA and others, claiming they illegally painted over his work to promote the upcoming World Cup matches in the city. Artist Wyland asserts that he hand-painted the extensive mural, which covered approximately 17,000 square feet on two walls of the building. The mural remained for nearly three decades before workers began painting over it last month, sparking outrage among residents who admired the mural's large scale and its message of ocean conservation. The World Cup organizing committee in the area stated in a release that, instead of Wyland's mural, a new artwork is planned 'to capture this current historic moment and reflect the energy, unity, and global spirit surrounding the 2026 World Cup.' They added that a portion of Wyland's mural would be preserved.
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