'I want to spark new ideas': Architect Ma Yansong on designing the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

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'I want to spark new ideas': Architect Ma Yansong on designing the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art   Last month, film producer George Lucas opened his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art for many legions of fans of Star Wars memorabilia and visual storytelling. Ma Yansong, the Chinese architect who designed the futuristic looking building, says he hopes it "sparks curiosity and new ideas."  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/i-want-to-spark-new-ideas-architect-ma-yansong-on-designing-the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:19So we want to make architecture look futuristic and making people curious. What is it? You know,

00:27some people say this is a spaceship, some people say this is a cloud.

01:13Star Wars only occupies 7% of the museum actually. The collection and the breadth of it is so vast

01:21and exciting that we're so proud of our opening Star Wars exhibit,

01:26Star Wars in motion, but there is so much on the wall.

01:41It's something that I felt very, very strongly about in terms of honoring illustrators, artists, I think,

01:49who illustrate stories that are already written and most of the stories are myths.

02:05Star Wars

02:13You

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