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Attorney says New York City's Fearless Girl violates sculptor's rights, Entity reports.

Yes, according to attorney Normal Siegel. His client – and sculptor of the “Charging Bull” statue – Arturo Di Modica is livid over the addition of the beloved “Fearless Girl” statue in the Financial District.

He says he installed the “Charging Bull” statue in front of the New York Stock Exchange back in 1987 as a symbol of America’s resilience after the stock market crash.

But now his statue looks to be losing its significance thanks to the “Fearless Girl.” An asset management company placed the little girl – who looks to be staring down the bull – ahead of International Women’s Day. It has significance, too – it highlights the lack of gender diversity and equality in the workplace.

The addition of the little girl changes the context of Di Modica’s work – and steals a lot of its attention. He thinks its a farce. He says the “Fearless Girl” is merely an “advertising trick.”

And Di Modica plans to fight for his art. He argues his statue is a symbol “for America,” of “prosperity and strength.” Of course – the little girl has resonance now more than ever.

In an America that seems to okay sexual violence, take advantage of its women employees and target women’s rights… well, it’s easy to see why people love the “Fearless Girl.” It’s no wonder Mayor Bill De Blasio agreed to keep it in place through 2018.

On the other hand, it feels a bit more tone deaf to argue the significance of a large, angry bull. Don’t get us wrong – we can totally see the relevance. Picturing America as a large, angry, bull-headed (get it?) animal – yeah, we see it. But you kinda lose us when it comes to the celebration of “strength” and “prosperity.” 

Attorney says Fearless Girl violates sculptor's rights, Entity reports.

Attorney says Fearless Girl violates sculptor’s rights. Image via Giphy

But hey, Di Modica’s already hitched his wagon to that horse – er, bull. So I guess he’s gotta see it through. 

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