Illustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens
Summary
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has opened near downtown Los Angeles, showing over 1,300 artworks focused on storytelling through images. Founded by filmmaker George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the museum features art related to myths and emotions, with only a small part dedicated to "Star Wars."Key Facts
- The museum covers 300,000 square feet in Exposition Park, Los Angeles.
- It displays more than 1,300 pieces of narrative art that tell stories through pictures.
- The founders are George Lucas, creator of "Star Wars," and his wife Mellody Hobson.
- Only about 7% of the collection is "Star Wars" related, while the majority explores themes like love, family, and work.
- The museum aims to honor illustrators and types of art often overlooked by traditional museums.
- Building the museum took nearly 20 years and cost at least $1 billion of Lucas' own money.
- Steven Spielberg, longtime friend of Lucas, is on the museum’s board and supports its goal to showcase diverse types of art like murals and comics.
- The museum includes works by well-known artists such as Ralph McQuarrie and Norman Rockwell.
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