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

Renowned marine life artist Wyland painted an expansive, life-sized whale mural in Dallas that spanned around 17,000 square feet, only to have it covered by FIFA for a World Cup-related mural. Wyland is now suing for $25 million in damages, claiming his artistic work was defaced without consent. This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between local artists and large international organizations, especially when it comes to public spaces and the use of public art for commercial purposes.