Lucas Museum celebrates opening night with star-studded gala ahead of public debut
ABC7 Los Angeles • • entertainment
Key Points:
- George Lucas and Mellody Hobson hosted an exclusive opening-night gala for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, offering guests an early preview before its public opening on Tuesday.
- The five-story, 300,000-square-foot museum showcases over 1,300 works across more than 30 galleries, featuring diverse visual storytelling mediums including paintings, comics, murals, photography, and cinema.
- The museum’s collection includes pieces by renowned artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and Charles Schulz, alongside cinematic artifacts like the complete Lucas Archives and "Star Wars" props.
- Mellody Hobson emphasized the museum’s unconventional approach, noting they broke traditional museum rules to create a unique experience focused on narrative art.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass highlighted the city’s identity as the "storytelling capital," while actor Mark Hamill predicted the museum would become a major cultural attraction for visitors.
