LA’s Lucas Museum Displays “Narrative Art” for the Few, Not the People
Hyperallergic reports that the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, will open later in September in Exposition Park in South Los Angeles after nearly two decades of planning and construction. The reportedly $1 billion, five-story building designed by Ma Yansong/MAD Architects will display about 40,000 works across roughly 100,000 square feet in around 30 theme-based galleries, with a surrounding 11-acre landscape by Mia Lehrer (Studio-MLA). During a press preview on Wednesday, September 2, Lucas described “Narrative Art” as a force that helps create shared belief systems, but the article criticizes the museum’s presentation for offering minimal context, little wall text, and a flattening of cultural and historical differences. The review notes dedicated sections for artists including Frank Frazetta, Thomas Hart Benton, and Norman Rockwell, with works grouped under themes such as Adventure, Romance, Motherhood, and Comics.
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