‘They picked the wrong artist’: How a Dallas mural cover-up led to a $25m lawsuit against Fifa
Robert Wyland’s depiction of ocean life was covered up for a World Cup promotion – now he wants retribution
TL;DR
- Artist Robert Wyland is suing Fifa for $25 million after his Dallas mural 'Ocean Life' was painted over.
- The mural was covered to make way for a new artwork promoting the upcoming Fifa World Cup.
- Wyland alleges the destruction of his work violates the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA).
- The lawsuit aims to protect public art and assert artists' rights against powerful organizations.
- There is a dispute among Fifa, the local organizing committee, and Dallas city agencies regarding who is responsible for the mural's removal.