“This is a David and Goliath thing for sure,” said Wyland. “They are a multi-billion dollar [organization], and I am a single artist with a small foundation, But I tell you, they picked the wrong artist and the wrong artwork. I am not going to stand by and let them get away with this.” 🐋
In Dallas, legendary muralist Wyland had a massive, 82-foot "whaling wall" painted over in favor of a planned piece of World Cup artwork.
FIFA says they had nothing to do with it, but Wyland doesn't buy it. He's suing them for $25 mil.
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Robert Wyland’s depiction of ocean life was covered up for a World Cup promotion – now he wants retribution
