Nearly two years ago, the northern corner of Bowling Green Park in downtown Manhattan was transformed into a powerful scene as a young, “Fearless Girl” stood boldly in the path of a massive, “Charging Bull.” Since then, crowds of onlookers have stopped to witness these two unflinching figures face one another down, each standing their ground along the narrow concrete divide situated at the south end of Broadway. Recently, however, the tension between these two apparent rivals has been momentarily alleviated, as the miniature matador has moved on. Now the only question remaining is: will the Bull give chase, or will it remain in place? The answer lies in the laws governing the moral rights of the artist who positioned it there to begin with.

The installation of Kristen Visbal’s now-famous “Fearless Girl” statue in the heart of the financial district of New York City has been the source of controversy among members of the artistic, business and legal communities. The piece was originally placed there on the eve of International Women’s Day in 2017 by financial services company State Street Global Advisors as part of a companywide initiative to raise awareness about the importance of gender diversity in corporate leadership, and to encourage companies to place more women on their boards. However, despite the seemingly noble and praise-worthy purpose underlying the statue’s installation, not everyone was pleased with the decision.

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