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Martin Scorsese will moderate a panel at New York Comic Con on Sunday, organized by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The panel features street artist JR and fantasy painters Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, offering a preview of the museum's renderings, artworks, and a prerecorded interview with founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. The museum, originally slated to open in 2023, has faced delays and is now expected to open in 2026, following a tumultuous year that included the departure of director Sandra Jackson-Dumont and staff layoffs.

martin scorsese lucas museum panel at new york comic con 1234756022

Martin Scorsese will moderate a panel at New York Comic Con on Sunday, organized by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The panel features street artist JR and fantasy painters Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, offering a preview of the museum's collection, renderings, and a prerecorded interview with founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. The museum, originally slated to open in 2023 in Los Angeles, has faced delays and is now expected to open in 2026, following a tumultuous year that included the departure of director Sandra Jackson-Dumont and staff layoffs.

5 Must-See Comic Art Shows Lighting Up New York

New York Comic Con returns to the Javits Center from October 9–12, 2025, bringing a pop culture celebration of comics, toys, video games, and cosplay. This year's edition features a special panel by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, moderated by Martin Scorsese with artists JR, Boris Vallejo, and Julie Bell. Meanwhile, the late fantasy artist Frank Frazetta set a new record for comic art with a $13.5 million sale at Heritage Auctions. Beyond the convention, several exhibitions across the city highlight comic art, including "¡Wepa! Puerto Ricans in the World of Comics" at the New York Public Library and "Super Duper" at the Metropolitan Opera House, which features works by Art Spiegelman, George Condo, and Dana Schutz.

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San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) has banned AI-generated art from its 2026 Comic-Con Art Show, reversing a previous policy that allowed AI art if marked not-for-sale and clearly identified. The change came after artists including Karla Ortiz, a plaintiff in a lawsuit against AI companies, condemned the old policy on social media as a disgrace to human artists. The new guidelines state that material created by AI, either partially or wholly, is not allowed, with the Art Show coordinator serving as the sole judge of acceptability.

Creativity in Culmination: Senior Art Exhibit & Reception

Wittenberg University’s Art Department recently debuted "Prologue to Somewhere," a senior thesis exhibition held in the Ann Miller and Thompson Galleries. The showcase features diverse works from nine graduating seniors, ranging from traditional oil painting and stoneware ceramics to digital media, photography, and interactive video game design. Notable projects include Francesca Heidinger’s Pink Floyd-inspired abstract paintings, Kris Such’s queer horror comic concept art, and Molly Kirkpatrick’s mental health-focused digital experience.