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Illustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Sep 18, 2026

Newest development Sep 21, 2026 · 3 reportsMaking sense of George Lucas’s new billion-dollar galaxy

The art of illustrators is at the core of a new L.A. institution founded by filmmaker George Lucas and businesswoman Mellody Hobson. They talk about the emotional pull of storytelling art and mythic narratives that shape our world.

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    Illustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. From Oprah Winfrey and Christopher Nolan to Kim Kardashian and Robert De Niro: Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opening Gala

    Headline from Variety ·

  3. Newest

    Making sense of George Lucas’s new billion-dollar galaxy

    Headline from The Economist ·

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Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Los Angeles

    5 must-see things at George Lucas's new Museum of Narrative Art as it opens to the public (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A sculpture of the “Star Wars” character Yoda is displayed along a walking path in the garden area of the the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during a preview of the museum on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    George Lucas, stars to gather for opening of long-awaited LA museum (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    George Lucas and Mellody Hobson will host an opening-night celebration Saturday night for the long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, giving invited guests an early look at the Exposition Park museum three days before it opens to the public.

  3. CBS News

    Illustrating myths: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The art of illustrators is at the core of a new L.A. institution founded by filmmaker George Lucas and businesswoman Mellody Hobson. They talk about the emotional pull of storytelling art and mythic narratives that shape our world.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Inside the Star-Studded Opening Night of the Lucas Museum: “A New Institution Is Being Born” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    George Lucas and Mellody Hobson celebrated their new L.A. museum with the help of Harrison Ford, Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Kim Kardashian and many more.

  5. Deadline

    Hollywood Came Out In Full Force For Opening Of George Lucas’ Museum Of Narrative Art (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    In her remarks at the Saturday night opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts, the event’s co-host Mellody Hobson shared her husband George Lucas’ anxiety whether A-listers would show up. “George kept saying, would this person come, do you think this person would come,” Hobson recalled during t…

  6. New York Post

    George Lucas’ Museum of Narrative Art opening night: Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry and more (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Several celebrities came out for the opening night celebration for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles on Saturday.

  7. Variety

    From Oprah Winfrey and Christopher Nolan to Kim Kardashian and Robert De Niro: Inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opening Gala (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    During her introductory remarks at the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Saturday night, Mellody Hobson said her husband, famed “Star Wars” director George Lucas, was nervous about the evening’s turnout. “This room is filled with our friends,” Hobson said.

  8. The Economist

    Making sense of George Lucas’s new billion-dollar galaxy (opens The Economist)

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    The Economist's feed description

    The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art aims to upend convention. It succeeds, in ways both good and bad

  9. PBS NewsHour

    Must-see exhibits at George Lucas's new Museum of Narrative Art in LA (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The $1 billion project has become the life's work of "Star Wars" creator George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson. The museum features a mix of populist and fine art, including works by Norman Rockwell and Banksy.

  10. Jalopnik

    Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art Has The Best Collection Of Vehicular Art You'll Ever See (opens Jalopnik)

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    Jalopnik's feed description

    Beyond all the "Star Wars" models, George Lucas' $1 billion museum has amazing illustrations, comics and paintings featuring boats, planes, cars and spaceships.

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