George Lucas opens Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened to the public on Tuesday in Los Angeles, California, after 17 years of planning. The $1 billion institution, founded by George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, houses their personal collections of narrative art, including Star Wars vehicles, a Frida Kahlo self-portrait, and works by Banksy. The museum blends high and low art, featuring both fine art and popular illustrations. The building, designed by Ma Yansong, includes a distinctive oculus. The opening marks a major milestone for Lucas, who described the project as a "temple to the people's art."