While Mona was initially instructed to allow men into the space, Kaechele took the case to the Supreme Court and, at the end of September, the original ruling was quashed, with the court finding that the museum was not in breach of anti-discrimination law.

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The victory meant that the case was due to return to the tribunal.

Over the course of six months of legal battles, the Ladies Lounge has made headlines around the world. First, due to the theatrical nature of Kaechele’s defence, which involved the artist arriving at court flanked by women in matching suits, one of whom spent the proceedings reading feminist texts, then secondly by the revelation that the “Picassos” on display in the space were actually copies made by Kaechele herself.

Where the Ladies Lounge will be travelling to is yet to be announced, but Kaechele says that “first, a celebration is in order, we’ll have a month-long victory party [for women] in the Ladies Lounge at Mona. And a few special opportunities for men as well [laundry folding lessons etc]”.