The Lucas Museum of Art in Los Angeles shortlisted for Future Cities Forum's Winter Awards
Image: courtesy the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
Future Cities Forum has included the Lucas Museum of Art in Los Angeles as one of the entries into the 'International Museums' category, for its Winter Awards 2026.
Guided by founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum reflects their shared vision of an institution dedicated to the power of storytelling through images. George Lucas says his lifelong passion for collecting began when he bought his first artwork in college: an illustration of Alley Oop, the time-traveling caveman.
The museum says:
'Together, Lucas and Hobson have built and supported a collection that ranges from illustrators such as Norman Rockwell, Jessie Willcox Smith, Maxfield Parrish, and N. C. Wyeth to comic artists like Winsor McCay, Frank Frazetta, George Herriman, Jack Kirby, and Robert Crumb.
'The collection also embraces modern and contemporary artists, including Frida Kahlo, Jacob Lawrence, Charles White, Robert Colescott, and muralists such as Judith F. Baca and Diego Rivera.In addition to its art collection, the museum houses extensive film archives, including the complete Lucas Archives (1971–2012)—the original Lucasfilm materials retained by George Lucas after the company’s sale—reflecting its dedication to storytelling in every medium.
'This architecturally stunning space features high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and expansive glass windows with beautiful views of the museum's park and gardens.
'Visitors and researchers can explore a diverse range of books for all ages. These include works featured in our collections, such as children’s books, comics, and magazines, as well as genres like science fiction and fantasy. The collection is non-circulating, but approved researchers may reserve books and view them by appointment.
'Mia Lehrer and her team at Studio-MLA have transformed former parking lots into a living landscape. Native and drought-tolerant plantings, more than 200 new trees, and landforms inspired by the city’s geography create a shifting environment. Paths, meadows, and shaded gathering areas offer much-needed green space for the South Los Angeles region.'
The museum also incorporates sustainable design throughout the campus. Its landscaping captures rainwater for irrigation, a waterfall-like fountain contributes to renewable cooling, and solar panels on the roof supply clean energy.
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