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Three Cities, 16 Years And $1 Billion Later, 'Defiant' Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opens To Mixed Reviews
Why This Matters
After 16 years, three candidate cities and a reported $1 billion price tag, George Lucas's Museum of Narrative Art has finally opened to a divided critical response. It's a notable test of whether tech- and entertainment-fortune vanity institutions can win cultural legitimacy, and of how much money and time such projects consume before delivering.
Key Takeaways
- The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has opened after a 16-year, roughly $1 billion effort.
- The project cycled through three cities before landing on a final site.
- Early reviews are mixed, raising questions about the museum's critical and cultural standing.
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