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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
rejected Lucas' proposal in San Francisco
25 things in this story
- Presidio TrustSightrejected Lucas' proposal in San Francisco
- Elsewhere
- Los Angeles County Museum of ArtMuseumLos Angeles, United Statesnew David Geffen Galleries has similar setup
- Lucas Museum of Narrative ArtMuseumLos Angeles, United Statesfive-story building with diverse art and film programs
- Beatrix PotterSightLos Angeles, United StatesThe beloved author of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" also wrote diaries in code, sketched fungi and raised prize-winning…
- Maurice SendakSightLos Angeles, United StatesA new exhibition, the first of its kind since the artist's death, showcases his extensive but lesser-known body of work…
- BanksySightLos Angeles, United Statespiece depicting a murderous lion
- Frida KahloSightLos Angeles, United Statesself-portrait hangs in view of dogs playing poker
- Cassius Marcellus CoolidgeSightLos Angeles, United Statesoil-on-canvas depicting dogs playing poker
- Batman suitSightLos Angeles, United Statesfrom The Dark Knight
- George LucasSightLos Angeles, United Statesfounder of the museum and Star Wars creator
- Indiana Jones franchiseSightLos Angeles, United Statescreated by George Lucas
- LucasfilmSightLos Angeles, United Statesfounded by George Lucas
- Rahm EmanuelSightChicago, United Stateschampioned the Chicago effort
- Eric GarcettiSightLos Angeles, United Stateswooed Lucas to Los Angeles
- Exposition ParkSuburbLos Angeles, United Statessite for the museum in Los Angeles
- TaschenSightLos Angeles, United Statespublisher of Piccolo edition of Lucas Museum book
- David HockneySightLos Angeles, United Statesartist whose work may be in the museum
- Norman RockwellSightLos Angeles, United Statesartist whose work is displayed
- Norman Rockwell MuseumMuseumLos Angeles, United Statespiece on loan from here
- The Problem We All Live WithSightLos Angeles, United StatesNorman Rockwell piece on loan
- Butter Fine Art FairsFestivalLos Angeles, United Statesweekend-long exhibitions highlighting African diaspora artistry
- E.H. ShepardSightLos Angeles, United States
- Frank FrazettaSightLos Angeles, United States
- Georges MélièsSightLos Angeles, United States
- Dorothea LangeSightLos Angeles, United States