From ‘Star Wars’ Production Art to Frank Miller and Jack Kirby: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Unveils Inaugural Exhibitions
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, will open on September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles with over 1,200 objects across 30 galleries spanning 100,000 square feet. The inaugural exhibitions explore storytelling through visual art, ranging from ancient sculptures and Renaissance paintings to modern cinema, comics, and photography. Exhibits are organized thematically around universal topics like love, family, and adventure, as well as by individual artists such as Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, and Norman Rockwell.
- ▪The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open on September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles.
- ▪The museum's inaugural exhibitions will feature more than 1,200 objects across approximately 30 galleries and 100,000 square feet.
- ▪Exhibitions include works from the Lucas Archives, such as 'Star Wars' production art, alongside pieces by artists like Frank Frazetta, Alison Bechdel, and photographers including Dorothea Lange and Robert Capa.
- ▪Themes of the exhibitions include love, family, community, adventure, and civic life, with dedicated spaces to artists like Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, and Frank Miller.
- ▪The museum aims to honor the universal tradition of storytelling through visual media, spanning ancient to contemporary narrative art forms.
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Home Film News Apr 30, 2026 9:00am PT From ‘Star Wars’ Production Art to Frank Miller and Jack Kirby: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Unveils Inaugural Exhibitions The Los Angeles museum is set to open Sept. 22. By Arushi Jacob, Marc Malkin Lucas Museum of Narrative Art The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson and set to open Sept. 22 in Los Angeles, has announced its inaugural exhibitions. With more than 1,200 objects total, the installations will span more than 30 galleries and occupy approximately 100,000 square feet of the museum which aims to “honor the universal tradition of telling stories through images.” Related Stories Meta Q1 Revenue Soars 33% in Q1, Net Profit Hits $26.8 Billion Ahead of Mass Layoffs LISTEN: Kacey Musgraves…
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