portland has a similar issue, [Portlandia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portlandia_(statue)), where the city commissioned it, $300+ thousand was paid to the artist, but he maintained the copyright, so no photos of it can be sold.
the statue is a reinterpretation of an existing city seal, but wants to keep its "uniqueness" by not allowing any other reinterpretations of it (nee laurelwood brewing creating a likeness of it (an illustration) for their beer cans).
I hate the idea of having restrictions on photographing things in outdoor public places.
I have been harassed by building security for taking photos from the sidewalk outside my cities tallest skyscraper.
An architect might own the rights to a buildings design, but they don't own the right to the cities skyline. City photography would become impossible if photographers have to acquire a license for every building in their photos.
the statue is a reinterpretation of an existing city seal, but wants to keep its "uniqueness" by not allowing any other reinterpretations of it (nee laurelwood brewing creating a likeness of it (an illustration) for their beer cans).