Mystery solved of who destroyed this beloved Michigan landmark sculpture... and why

Something I’m missing from the article and others about this removal that I see on line: Any discussion of why the the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990 would not apply.

“VARA grants the right to prevent any intentional or grossly negligent
destruction of your work if it is of “recognized stature”— that
is, if the arts community or a segment of the public thinks
the work is significant”

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