In a recent ruling by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) was found to have discriminated against a man who was denied entry to the lounge.

The museum was given 28 days within which “to cease refusing entry to the exhibit known as the Ladies Lounge at the Museum of Old and New Art by persons who do not identify as ladies”.

In response, curator Kirsha Kaechele announced on Instagram a decision to move the artwork the women’s toilet, writing “the Picasso paintings will be moved to a different part of the museum to ensure uninterrupted viewing”.

She said “we never had female toilets at Mona before, they were all unisex”, explaining the decision came after “the Ladies Lounge had to close thanks to a lawsuit brought on by a man and I just didn’t know what to do with all those Picassos”.

She also mentioned plans to reopen the lounge after reviewing the state’s anti-discrimination law.

Kaechele wrote: “We’ll get the Lounge open again as a church / school / boutique glamping accomodation / facilities / etc under Section 26 of the Anti Discrimination Act, but in the meantime, enjoy! (ladies) (that applies to ALL ladies, you know when you are and when you are you’re welcome.)”