Dallas backlash surrounds the removal of a Wyland mural of swimming whales to clear space for World Cup art; Wyland is a renowned marine-life muralist and conservation advocate.
Public outcry follows the painting over of Wyland’s two-wall “Whaling Wall 82” mural in Dallas ahead of World Cup 2026. Local students have started a petition; organizers say a new piece will be unveiled while preserving a portion of the mural.