“Golden Boy” ancient statue to return from US in May

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Thailand's ancient “Golden Boy” bronze statue and another artefact are scheduled to return from The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) in New York to Thailand in May.
A senior official from Thailand's Fine Arts Department is currently in the US to examine the artefacts and finalize repatriation details, including the signing of a memorandum of understanding with The MET.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will bear all expenses for the return of the two statues, which were removed from its inventory due to their connection with illegally traded antiques by Douglas Latchford.
The “Golden Boy” statue was originally discovered over five decades ago in Ban Yang, Buri Ram, Thailand, near the Cambodian border.

Inside George Lucas’s Futuristic Museum of Narrative Art

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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.