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Sculptor Compensated For Destruction of Public Art Work

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Wes Joe
15 August 2000 - 2:30pm

There's at least one incentive for property owners to maintain required public artwork.

When Colorado Place was developed in Santa Monica, CA, a fountain was incorporated to fulfill the local artwork requirement. After the piece was destroyed, thesculptor-designer filed suit. His complaint cited state and federal statutes that recognize the ownership rights of artists to public artworks which they create.

Full Story: Fountain's Destruction Costs Former Owner
Source: The Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2000
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