The People's Art Museum: A Legacy in the Making? George Lucas has always defied expectations, but even he may have underestimated the challenges of bringing his long awaited museum to life.
After 17 years of navigating bureaucratic hurdles and public skepticism, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is finally set to open its doors on September 22nd.
"This one almost broke my will," Lucas said during a recent press preview. The $1 billion price tag and eight year construction process have been well documented, but what's striking about this project is its audacity.