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Artist sues FIFA for $25M over destroyed Dallas whale mural

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An artist has filed a $25 million lawsuit against FIFA and other entities, alleging they illegally painted over his large whale mural in Dallas to promote the World Cup. The artist, Wyland, claims his 17,000-square-foot "Whaling Wall 82" mural, which stood for nearly three decades, was destroyed without his consent or notification. He asserts this action violates the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990, a federal law protecting publicly displayed artwork. AI

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Artist sues FIFA for $25M over destroyed Dallas whale mural

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Russ Bynum, The Associated Press ·

    An artist painted a mural of life-sized whales in Dallas — then FIFA painted over it for the World Cup

    Wyland says he hand-painted the sprawling mural that covered roughly 17,000 square feet. He's suing for $25 million in damages.

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