Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Last week, the Lucas Museum, in collaboration with partners from the University of Southern California, hosted academics, curators, and other thought partners from across the country for the daylong symposium “Speculative Visions: Science Fiction and American Visual Culture.” As part of Getty’s city-wide initiative PST ART: Art & Science Collide, we explored various themes represented across many works of narrative art in the Lucas Museum’s collection and capped the evening off with a fantastic double-feature of “The Wormwood Star” (1956) and “Barbarella” (1968).   Thank you to the USC School of Cinematic Arts, the Visual Studies Research Institute, the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, and the USC Fisher Art Museum, as well as our incredible speakers and participants for making it an engaging and thought-provoking day! https://lnkd.in/gSpZybcB

Can art save the world? 🌍 That’s the question The New York Times’ Farah Nayeri explored after the recent Art for Tomorrow conference in Venice. Participants discussed the critical role of art in fostering a just world. During a compelling panel discussion, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Director and CEO Sandra Jackson-Dumont shared a powerful perspective: “The very act of building a museum is a political act...We actually can be the place where discourse happens, where the dialogue about these issues surfaces…If we can elevate museums as a location for that kind of dialogue, I think we have a major future.”

From galaxies far, far away to the future galleries of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, George Lucas continues to unveil the power of storytelling and inspire a new generation of storytellers and artists. We're incredibly proud to celebrate our visionary co-founder for receiving the Honorary Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. https://lnkd.in/g3x8ynzM

There's nothing better than summertime in L.A. (once we get past the June gloom, of course). We're delighted to see Expo Park and our neighbors the California Science Center, California African American Museum, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County listed among L.A. Times's "superb things to do" this summer (we agree)! https://lnkd.in/gnMjW35x

We’re excited to have been featured in the recent New York Times special section on museums in an article about the growing importance of outdoor space in museums’ shifting priorities—as they increasingly focus on “education, sustainability and a much-needed sense of civic welcome.” Our 11-acre campus will include expansive new green space for all to enjoy designed by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA. https://lnkd.in/g3mVU3zU

We have kicked off 2024 with a bang at the Lucas Museum, a year that promises to be a busy and exciting one! We have many open positions now and are adding more every month. Are there any that are right for you? Check back often! https://bit.ly/3LNPoSB

It’s December, and we’re making lists and checking them twice here at the Lucas Museum: ☑ Narrative art from across time and place ☑ A team passionate about visual storytelling ☑ Innovative architecture ☐ You? We’re #hiring! Check out our list of open positions to see what might be right for you: https://bit.ly/3LNPoSB

It’s December, and we’re making lists and checking them twice here at the Lucas Museum: ☑ Narrative art from across time and place ☑ A team passionate about visual storytelling ☑ Innovative architecture ☐ You? We’re #hiring! Check out our list of open positions to see what might be right for you: https://bit.ly/3LNPoSB