The Mystique and Pageantry of Southeast Asian Festivals
Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art
One dies, four cars damaged as concrete falls from elevated expressway
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One dies, four cars damaged as concrete falls from elevated expressway
14 Sept 02:12Key points summarised by AI
A construction worker died and four cars were damaged after a massive concrete slab fell from the Rama II elevated expressway, which is currently under construction.
Witnesses described the slab's descent, causing punctured tires and cracked windshields; drivers criticized the contractor's safety protocols and the slow official response, prompting traffic police to close a lane for slab removal.
Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art
Yesterday 15:30Key points summarised by AI
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a US$1 billion institution founded by George Lucas, opened September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles, dedicated to the art of storytelling across diverse media.
Its futuristic, biomorphic architecture by Ma Yansong houses over 30 galleries, two theaters, and a research library, blending seamlessly with Exposition Park.
Exhibitions feature a vast collection of narrative art, from "Star Wars in Motion" and global art reproductions using advanced 3D scanning to works by Van Gogh, Rockwell, and contemporary artists.
The museum extends its offerings with a public research library, extensive outdoor gardens, and monumental sculptures, creating a comprehensive cultural and recreational destination.