Monet and ‘Star Wars’ exhibits offer intriguing entertainment for everyone

What do those of Claude Monet mean? woman with umbrella and “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” have in common? In the real world, nothing, but in Doraville, everything.

Both are located in the newly opened Exhibition Hub Center for the Arts in Doraville, 5660 Buford Hwy., and are sure to entertain, surprise and intrigue even the most ardent fans of Monet and the “Star Wars” saga.

“The Fans Strike Back: The Largest Star Wars Fan Exhibition” presents the largest private collection of official “Star Wars” merchandise assembled by fans and collectors from around the world. The exhibition opened on November 11 together with “Claude Monet: the immersive experience” at its new 50,000-square-foot Exhibition Hub Center for the Arts in Doraville, 5660 Buford Highway.

John Zaller, executive producer of the expo center, called the two experiences “a wonderful way to appreciate great art and great pop culture.”

“It’s a great outlet during the holiday season and everyone will find something that connects them,” Zaller said. “We’re finding that people are doing one day and going to both shows.”

More than 60,000 people have visited the center since it opened, according to Zaller, making the company’s decision to make Atlanta its base of operations a big business move.

“We intend to make Atlanta the starting point for all future exhibits that will then go to our other 15 locations around the world,” Zaller said. “We’re…