Prominent muralist sues over destruction of images in Wilkinsburg

This mural, designed by Kyle Holbrook, was installed in 2007. A lawsuit filed this week alleges that this mural and several others, were painted over three years ago in Wilkinsburg, violating the federal Visual Artists Rights Act.

A renowned muralist who has installed hundreds of works of art around the Pittsburgh area is suing a property owner in Wilkinsburg, alleging failure to properly notify him before painting over his images.

Kyle Holbrook — known for, among others, painting the Roberto Clemente Museum mural — alleges the act of destroying his works on Wood Street in Wilkinsburg violates the federal Visual Artists Rights Act…

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