George Lucas made his long-awaited debut at San Diego Comic-Con’s Hall H to a standing ovation as he joined forces with Guillermo del Toro and Doug Chiang to unveil an ambitious new vision: the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Slated to open next year near USC, the architectural marvel—designed by Ma Yansong—is more than just a gallery. As Lucas himself described, it’s “a temple to the people’s art.”
Narrated by Queen Latifah, the Sunday morning panel revealed that the museum will house over 40,000 pieces from Lucas’ personal collection, ranging from Star Wars concept art and iconic comic book panels to works by Frida Kahlo and Norman Rockwell. Del Toro, a board member, plans to contribute his own collection, viewing the museum as a “mythical epicenter” that honors storytelling across mediums.
Chiang, whose journey from comic-loving kid to Star Wars production designer underscores the museum’s purpose, said, “It’s about giving respect to an artform that hasn’t been honored before.”
With no right angles and infinite curves, the building embodies the timeless, evolving nature of stories. Lucas’ goal? To create a space that inspires future generations—not with price tags or fame, but with emotional connection.
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