A Fort Worth mural celebrating Hispanic athletes and the Northside community could soon be painted over, igniting a debate over artists’ rights, property rights and the future of public art.
The mural, created by Fort Worth artist Juan Velasquez ahead of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, sits on a building along North Main Street. Velasquez said the piece was designed to inspire local residents and reflect the community where he launched his career.
“I kind of wanted to put people from the community that could look at themselves in the art,” Velasquez said…