The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Comic-Con 2026 | The Midnight Boys
Summary
The Midnight Boys interview Dr. Ryan Linkoff, Senior Curator at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, following San Diego Comic-Con. They discuss the museum’s focus on visual storytelling, ranging from cave paintings to comics and Star Wars artifacts. Linkoff explains the collection’s accessibility, the building’s organic architecture, and its unique continuous film programming.
Topics discussed
Intro: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and Dr. Ryan Linkoff
Sponsors: Tremphaya, Super Troopers 3, NOS, ADT
Defining Narrative Art and meeting George Lucas
Museum scope: From cave paintings to comics
Sponsors: NOS Energy and ADT Security
Favorite pieces: Fantasy art and Star Wars archive
Curating the collection and George's influence
Accessibility: A museum for everyone
The role of myth in storytelling and Star Wars
Museum architecture and organic design
Film programming and theater screenings
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