LA-Event - Academy Museum Hosts an Evening with Arnold Schwarzenegger

By Mulder, Los Angeles, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, David Geffen Theater,, 28 june 2023

On June 28, 2023 the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures hosted An Evening with Arnold Schwarzenegger, celebrating the release of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s limited edition two-volume book, ARNOLD, published by TASCHEN. Nearly 1000 guests joined Schwarzenegger and the museum to celebrate his life, accomplishments, and history of unforgettable performances. 

The evening began with introductions by Doris Berger, Vice President of Curatorial Affairs at the Academy Museum, and Benedikt Taschen, Publisher and Founder of TASCHEN. Schwarzenegger then joined ARNOLD editor Dian Hanson, Senior Editor and Writer at TASCHEN, in the museum’s David Geffen Theater for an on-stage conversation followed by a 3D screening of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The two provided an inside look at the decade-long collaborative process of making the one-of-a-kind book with personal stories and anecdotes shared along the way. During the conversation, Schwarzenegger and Hanson touched upon his upbringing in Austria, becoming the Terminator, working with James Cameron, and housebreaking donkeys. 

An Evening with Arnold Schwarzenegger was livestreamed on the Academy Museum’s YouTube channel and will remain online until next week.  

Arnold Schwarzenegger, born on July 30, 1947, is an Austrian-American actor, politician, and former professional bodybuilder. He rose to fame in the 1980s through his iconic roles in action films such as "The Terminator series, Predator, and Total Recall. With his muscular physique and charismatic on-screen presence, Schwarzenegger became one of the biggest action stars of his time. Apart from his acting career, he served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011, being the second foreign-born governor in California's history. Schwarzenegger is also known for his dedication to fitness and bodybuilding, winning numerous titles including Mr. Olympia seven times. He has achieved remarkable success and has become a cultural icon through his contributions to the entertainment industry, politics, and bodybuilding.

The Academy Museum is the largest museum in the United States devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. The museum advances the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through inclusive and accessible exhibitions, screenings, programs, initiatives, and collections. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the museum's campus contains the restored and revitalized historic Saban Building—formerly known as the May Company building (1939)—and a soaring spherical addition. Together, these buildings contain 50,000 square feet of exhibition spaces, two state-of-the-art theaters, the Shirley Temple Education Studio, and beautiful public spaces that are free and open to the public. These include: The Walt Disney Company Piazza and the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby, which houses the Spielberg Family Gallery, Academy Museum Store, and Fanny’s restaurant and café. The Academy Museum exhibition galleries are open seven days a week, with hours Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 6pm and Friday and Saturday from 10am to 8pm.

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