{
  "id": 5226065,
  "title": "George Lucas unveils long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art in LA after nearly two decades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/george-lucas-unveils-long-awaited-museum-of-narrative-art-in-la-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T02:40:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/03/george-lucas-unveils-long-awaited-museum-of-narrative-art-in-la-after-nearly-two-decades/233728"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Los Angeles, renowned filmmaker George Lucas unveiled the Museum of Narrative Art on September 3, 2026, after nearly two decades of dedication and overcoming numerous challenges. The museum, a $1.3 billion project built with Lucas's wife and business partner Mellody Hobson, is set to open to the public on September 22, 2026.\n\nDescribing the construction process as \"almost breaking my will,\" Lucas expressed his unique approach to art, stating, \"I’m used to doing the impossible. This one almost broke my will.\" He referred to the complex as the \"people's temple of art,\" emphasizing its purpose to foster a sense of community through shared narratives.\n\nSituated on the former site of a parking lot adjacent to the University of Southern California, Lucas's alma mater, the museum was strategically chosen for its connection to the city's cinematic history. The museum's entrance features a yellow Naboo N-1 starfighter from the Star Wars saga, with over 9,300 square meters of exhibition space showcasing works by prominent artists such as Banksy, Frida Kahlo, and Norman Rockwell.\n\nThe museum's diverse collection spans various media, including comics, illustrations, and manga, highlighting the power of visual storytelling. Lucas aims to emphasize the importance of illustrators and their ability to create immersive narratives through visual mediums. The museum's architect, Ma Yansong, described the building's green roof as a futuristic design element intended to captivate visitors' curiosity and spark their imagination, inviting them to explore the museum's unique offerings.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES, Sept 3 — George Lucas, the legendary creator of the ‘Star Wars’ saga, on Wednesday showca...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "George Lucas presents a galaxy of art that goes far, far past ‘Star Wars’ in new Los Angeles museum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/george-lucas-presents-a-galaxy-of-art-that-goes-far-far-past-star",
        "published": "2026-09-02T17:02:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "George Lucas presents a galaxy of art that goes far, far past 'Star Wars' in new Los Angeles museum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/george-lucas-presents-a-galaxy-of-art-that-goes-far-far-past-star",
        "published": "2026-09-03T00:30:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}