1. George Lucas’s $1 billion art museum to open on September 22 in Los Angeles

George Lucas’s $1 billion art museum to open on September 22 in Los Angeles

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  • George Lucas’ $1 billion Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is set to open in Los Angeles on September 22, after years of delays.
  • The museum will explore visual storytelling across centuries, from cave paintings and murals to comics, illustrations and cinema.
  • Its collection features over 1,300 works in the opening exhibitions, including Star Wars props alongside works by artists such as Banksy, Diego Rivera and Norman Rockwell.
  • Designed by Ma Yansong, the futuristic 300,000-square-foot building sits in LA’s Exposition Park and includes galleries, theatres, a library and community spaces.

Source: hollywoodreporter.com

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