'Sadness' as Australian court rules against 'women only' art exhibit

23 Sept 01:59 Key points summarised by AI

Artist Kirsha Kaechele expressed "sadness" after an Australian court ruled against her "Ladies Lounge" exhibit at Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), which had exclusively banned men.
The exhibit was conceived as a protest against historical discrimination and men's only social clubs, reflecting past restrictions on women in public spaces.
A male visitor successfully launched a discrimination case after being denied entry, arguing his paid museum fee should grant access to all areas.
The court found MONA violated Tasmania’s Anti-Discrimination Act and ordered the museum to cease refusing entry to "persons who do not identify as ladies" within 28 days.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

Yesterday 15:30 Key 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.