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Its Nice ThatOctober 21, 2026

Prehistoric cave paintings to Star Wars and Marvel: Inside the colossal catalogue of iconic narrative art

The article discusses a new two-volume catalogue of narrative art developed in collaboration with George Lucas and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. It highlights the significance of myth-making and storytelling in art, showcasing a collection that spans from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary works like those from Star Wars and Marvel.

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Its Nice That: Developed in collaboration with George Lucas and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, this extensive two-volume catalogue from Taschen brings together an unparalleled collection of narrative art. Here, Ryan Linkof introduces the new LA-based museum and the importance of myth-making and storytelling.

Intelligence PanelSignal score: 65 / 100
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Emerging
Building momentum — trajectory being tracked
Brand Impact
Medium
Impact score: 70/100 — moderate relevance to positioning decisions
Novelty
Moderate
Novelty: 65/100 — iterative development of an existing theme
Action Priority
Soon
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Scoring Rationale

The article presents a significant exploration of narrative art that connects historical and contemporary storytelling, which is relevant to brand strategy professionals interested in the power of narrative in branding, though it may not directly influence brand design practices.

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Brands Mentioned
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