Three Cities, 16 Years And $1 Billion Later, 'Defiant' Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opens To Mixed Reviews
It looks like a spaceship hovering over South Los Angeles, writes CNN, with futuristic tube-like elevators and an exhibition of Banksy murals. There's a room featuring Luke Skywalker's X-34 Landspeeder, but in its gardens there's a 19th-century cast of a sculpture showing David conquering Goliath — and then a bronze statue of Princess Leia strangling Jabba the Hutt with a chain. Next to Rosie the…
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has finally opened after years of planning and setbacks, costing its creator George Lucas approximately $1 billion of his own money. Located in South Los Angeles, the futuristic museum features a mix of art styles and mediums, ranging from comic book illustrations and Star Wars concept art to Impressionist masterpieces and reproductions of the Sistine Chapel.
Visitors will find a significant portion of the museum's collection dedicated to Lucas's private collection, which includes over 1,300 objects spanning five decades. The museum's open-plan design aims to emphasize the interconnectedness of the artworks on display, showcasing the diverse range of storytelling in art. However, the museum's curation has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the museum's inclusive approach while others argue that the lack of didactics and disjointed curation leave visitors without a clear understanding of the museum's vision.
Despite the challenges faced during its development, the museum's founders remain committed to their mission of elevating underappreciated art forms and presenting a broad spectrum of human creativity.
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