George Lucas celebrates star-studded opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
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Key Points:
- The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, located in Exposition Park, South Los Angeles, officially opens to the public on September 22, 2026, showcasing a wide range of storytelling art forms from ancient to contemporary works.
- The museum, a 13-acre campus designed by architect Ma Yansong, features a sculptural, organic building inspired by nature and light, reflecting George Lucas's vision of creating something seemingly impossible.
- The collection includes diverse artworks from Norman Rockwell and Diego Rivera to comic artists like Jack Kirby, with Star Wars memorabilia comprising only seven percent of the exhibits.
- A star-studded opening celebration featured performances by Pharrell Williams and the Black Eyed Peas, with notable attendees such as Samuel L. Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, and Katy Perry, highlighting the museum's cultural significance.
- Co-founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson emphasized the museum's mission to broaden the definition of art and storytelling, aiming to position Los Angeles alongside global art capitals like Paris and New York.
