The Artist Sculpting World Cup History Out of Gum Wrappers

By Sigourney SchultzJuly 9, 2026

Lyndon Barrois's “sportraits” depict political protest, the fight for equal rights, and soccer's most iconic moments, some of which FIFA would rather forget.

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