The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a 300,000-square-foot institution designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects with Stantec, will open in Los Angeles' Exposition Park on September 22. The 11-acre campus includes a park by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA and will feature over 1,200 objects across 30 galleries, showcasing narrative art from ancient sculptures to modern cinema, drawn from the museum's founding collection. Separately, Julien's Auctions will host "Roberta Flack: Style, Art & Music," a no-reserve auction celebrating the singer's life and cultural impact, including her Bösendorfer Imperial Concert Grand Piano.
The Lucas Museum's opening marks a major addition to Los Angeles' cultural landscape, dedicated exclusively to visual storytelling across time and cultures, co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. Its inaugural exhibitions, organized by themes such as love, family, and adventure, aim to connect generations and highlight the universal tradition of narrative art. The Roberta Flack auction underscores the ongoing market for celebrity memorabilia, blending music history with visual art objects.