Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles

Smithsonian MagazineSep 21

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a New Endeavor From the Creator of 'Star Wars,' Is a Story in Itself

Almost two decades in the making, the institution centers on art that shapes our everyday lives and reveals the craft behind it

wooed Lucas to Los Angeles

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Los Angeles County Museum of ArtMuseumnew David Geffen Galleries has similar setup
Lucas Museum of Narrative ArtMuseumfive-story building with diverse art and film programs
Beatrix PotterSightThe beloved author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" also wrote diaries in code, sketched fungi and raised prize-winning…
Maurice SendakSightA new exhibition, the first of its kind since the artist's death, showcases his extensive but lesser-known body of work…
BanksySightpiece depicting a murderous lion
Frida KahloSightself-portrait hangs in view of dogs playing poker
Cassius Marcellus CoolidgeSightoil-on-canvas depicting dogs playing poker
Batman suitSightfrom The Dark Knight
George LucasSightfounder of the museum and Star Wars creator
Indiana Jones franchiseSightcreated by George Lucas
LucasfilmSightfounded by George Lucas
Eric GarcettiSightwooed Lucas to Los Angeles
Exposition ParkSuburbsite for the museum in Los Angeles
TaschenSightpublisher of Piccolo edition of Lucas Museum book
David HockneySightartist whose work may be in the museum
Norman RockwellSightartist whose work is displayed
Norman Rockwell MuseumMuseumpiece on loan from here
The Problem We All Live WithSightNorman Rockwell piece on loan
Butter Fine Art FairsFestivalweekend-long exhibitions highlighting African diaspora artistry
E.H. ShepardSight
Frank FrazettaSight
Georges MélièsSight
Dorothea LangeSight
Elsewhere
Presidio TrustSightSan Francisco, United Statesrejected Lucas' proposal in San Francisco
Rahm EmanuelSightChicago, United Stateschampioned the Chicago effort

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