🎬 Bionic Buzz® attended the media preview day for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, California.

Watch the complete opening remarks as the speakers share their stories about bringing this beautiful museum to life. George Lucas discusses how he nearly gave up on his dream, the six-year journey to build the museum, and more.

Hear from:

  • Tracey Bates, CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
  • Ryan Linkof, Senior Curator and Head of Film Programs at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
  • Ma Yansong, Architect and Founder of MAD
  • Mia Lehrer, Landscape Designer for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
  • Mellody Hobson, Co-Founder of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
  • George Lucas, Co-Founder of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Check out our exclusive interview with the museum’s CEO, Tracey Bates.

During the interview, Tracey discusses:

  • Where her passion for art began and the journey that led her to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
  • What it has been like working with George Lucas and Mellody Hobson to bring their vision for the museum to life
  • How the museum brings together fine art, popular culture, film, comics, and illustration
  • What she hopes visitors will understand about narrative art after experiencing the museum for the first time
  • The museum’s beautiful library and how it was modeled after the library at Skywalker Ranch

🏛️ About the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art:

The Lucas Museum celebrates the art of visual storytelling and explores how illustrated images have shaped society. Its expansive collection encompasses paintings, photography, sculptures, comics, illustrations, cinematic art, and more.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on September 22.

Connect:
https://lucasmuseum.org/
https://x.com/lucasmuseum
https://www.facebook.com/lucasmuseum
https://www.instagram.com/lucasmuseum
https://www.youtube.com/@UCIKCAZ-2Yf4EUJmH8cZaV0A

🎥 Filmed and edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz® 🎤 Interview conducted by Steve Sievers