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.”
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Los Angeles, California 12,190 followers
A new museum dedicated to the art of visual storytelling under development in Los Angeles
About us
As the first museum to focus exclusively on storytelling through images, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art™ believes that visual storytelling can connect us and help shape a more just society. With a growing collection that encompasses artworks from across cultures, places, times, and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, murals, photography, comic art, book and magazine illustrations, and the arts of filmmaking, the Lucas Museum will explore narrative art’s potential to prompt questions, invite opinions, inspire community, and move people to think about the impact of images on our world. Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson and led by director and CEO Sandra Jackson-Dumont, the Lucas Museum was designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects with Stantec as executive architect and will open in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park in 2025. An 11-acre campus with extensive new green space designed by Studio-MLA will embrace the museum’s 300,000-square-foot building, which will feature expansive galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, and dedicated spaces for learning and engagement, dining, retail, and events.
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http://lucasmuseum.org/
External link for Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- narrative art
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Los Angeles, California 90015, US
Employees at Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
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Gary Dauphin
Director, Digital Interpretation at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
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Alex Capriotti
Dir. of Communications and Marketing, Lucas Museum
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Eric Lendl
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Dolf Renaud, CPA
Big 4 alum | Corporate Finance | CEO/CFO/COO | Leadership expertise in Commercial Real Estate, Transportation Logistics, Attractions, Hospitality and…
Updates
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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
George Lucas Honorary Palme d'or - Festival de Cannes
festival-cannes.com
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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
24 superb things to do around L.A. to kick off the summer of 2024
latimes.com
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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
As Museums’ Missions Expand, So Too Does Their Physical Space
https://www.nytimes.com
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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
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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
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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
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Explore our latest job openings on our career page for more exciting opportunities! www.lucasmuseum.org
Love art? Love storytelling? Join our team and help build something big! We are #hiring for roles in several departments—is there something for you? https://bit.ly/3LNPoSB
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Love art? Love storytelling? Join our team and help build something big! We are #hiring for roles in several departments—is there something for you? https://bit.ly/3LNPoSB
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