George Lucas Returns to Earth, Bearing Gifts
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- The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, opened in Los Angeles with a public opening set for September 22.
- The museum's architecture, designed by MAD Architects, features a sculptural 'cloud' form and cost approximately $1 billion.
- Located in Exposition Park on a 13-acre landscaped campus, the five-story museum houses roughly 1,300 objects across 33 galleries.
- The collection spans prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary comics, including Star Wars artifacts, graphic novels, and works by renowned artists.
- Two free theaters on the ground floor, named after Robert Flaherty and Slavko Vorkapich, will screen curated films continuously.
- The museum offers diverse exhibits that honor humanity's stories and connect ancient emotions with modern imagination.
- The landscape design includes indigenous plants, a fountain, a waterfall, a meadow, and paths for public enjoyment.
- The museum is seen as a landmark and tourist attraction that fits well with Los Angeles' identity as the entertainment capital.