The sculptor of Wall Street’s “Charging Bull” statue is accusing New York City of violating his legal rights by allowing the “Fearless Girl” statue to be installed facing the bronze beast, without his permission. The 'Fearless Girl' statue sums up what's wrong with feminism today | Cara Marsh Sheffler Read moreThe Italian-born sculptor Arturo Di Modica said the presence of the girl infringed on his own artistic copyright by changing the creative dynamic to include the other bold presence. In response to petitions with tens of thousands of signatures for the statue to stay longer, mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city permit would be extended for nearly one year. There was a time when Charging Bull was in a position similar to the Fearless Girl – waiting for the city to allow the piece to stay. A lawsuit has not been filed, said Siegel, who declined to say whether or when that might happen.

Source: The Guardian April 12, 2017 02:13 UTC