George Lucas Unveils 300,000-Sq-Ft Narrative Art Museum in Los Angeles

George Lucas made his first appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to unveil details about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a 300,000 square-foot facility set to open in Los Angeles' Exposition Park in 2026. The museum, co-founded by Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, will celebrate narrative art across various mediums, including cave drawings, comic books, film, and photography, with a strong emphasis on comic and illustrative art, which Lucas and his collaborators argue has been historically undervalued. The building's design, by architect Ma Yansong, features amorphous, fluid curves, symbolizing continuous storytelling. The museum's collection includes works from artists like Norman Rockwell, Frank Frazetta, Jack Kirby, and pieces from Lucas's own collection, such as Star Wars concept and storyboard art by Ralph McQuarrie. The panel at Comic-Con, moderated by Queen Latifah and featuring Guillermo del Toro and Doug Chiang, highlighted the museum’s mission to legitimize comic art as a vital form of cultural expression and to showcase underrepresented artists. Additionally, the museum will display life-size models and props from Star Wars, further connecting the institution to Lucas's iconic film legacy.