Artist of Wall Street's Charging Bull Considers Legal Action Over Fearless Girl Sculpture
Arturo Di Modica, creator of the iconic Charging Bull sculpture in New York's Wall Street, is seeking legal counsel regarding the placement of Kristen Visbal's Fearless Girl statue directly in front of his work. Installed without permission on the eve of International Women's Day, the bronze figure of a young girl staring down the bull has been permitted to remain for one year by the city's mayoral office due to its immense popularity, including becoming an Instagram sensation. Di Modica argues that the addition fundamentally changes the meaning of his sculpture, stating at a press conference that the girl appears to be attacking the bull. His own bull was originally installed illicitly in front of the New York Stock Exchange following the 1987 market crash and later received official permission to stay, evolving into a major landmark.
Key facts
- Arturo Di Modica is the artist behind the Charging Bull sculpture in Wall Street, New York.
- Kristen Visbal created the Fearless Girl sculpture placed in front of the bull.
- The Fearless Girl was installed on the eve of International Women's Day.
- The sculpture is made of bronze.
- New York's mayoral office allowed the Fearless Girl to stay for one year.
- Di Modica claims the addition alters the effect of his work, saying the girl is attacking the bull.
- The Charging Bull was installed without permission after the 1987 stock market crash.
- The Charging Bull was later granted a permit and became an icon.
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Artists
- Arturo Di Modica
- Kristen Visbal
Institutions
- New York Stock Exchange
- ArtReview
- State Street Global Advisors
- Women's March
- US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association
Locations
- Wall Street
- New York
- United States
- Los Angeles
- Delaware