George Lucas’s Last Great Epic Is an Art Museum
Inside the Star Wars creator’s temple to storytelling
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, an ambitious project co-founded by filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, is set to open in Exposition Park, Los Angeles. The museum, which sprawls over an 11-acre site, is designed to embody the power of storytelling, serving as a temple to narrative art.
Lucas drew inspiration from Joseph Campbell's "The Hero With a Thousand Faces," which outlines the universal journey of the hero. This idea permeates the museum's collection, which spans various art forms, from cave paintings and Paleolithic handprints to contemporary works like Frida Kahlo's and Richard Ansdell's. The museum features an impressive atrium with a lens-like portal, creating a sense of awe and wonder.
The museum's diverse collection includes works that have influenced George Lucas, such as comics, cartoons, and films. The museum is democratic in its approach, showcasing the foundational myths of American culture, like work, family, and sports, while also highlighting the influence of various artists. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is set to become a monumental space for the appreciation and exploration of storytelling in all its forms.
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