Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Reveals New Additions to the Academy Collection By HarshadKr. Arun Salve.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recently announced a series of exciting acquisitions for its esteemed Academy Collection. These new additions signify the organization's continued commitment to preserving and celebrating the art of motion pictures.

 

Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023

New Acquisitions to the Largest Film-Related Collection in the World Include

Key Pieces from Best Picture Oscar® Winner Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022); Collections of Gregg Araki, Gale Anne Hurd, and Harold Ramis; 

and the Steven Spielberg Animation Collection, 

Comprising More than 150 Pieces of Original Animation Art from 1932-1952

 

The acquisitions encompass a diverse range of cinematic treasures, carefully selected to enhance the Academy's extensive collection. This collection serves as a repository of film history, showcasing the evolution of the medium and honoring its significant contributions to the world of entertainment. 

The Academy's latest acquisitions include notable artifacts, costumes, scripts, and other valuable memorabilia associated with iconic films and legendary filmmakers. These invaluable items serve as tangible links to the creative processes, behind-the-scenes stories, and cultural impact of these cinematic gems.

By expanding the Academy Collection, the organization aims to provide researchers, scholars, filmmakers, and enthusiasts with unparalleled access to the legacy of motion pictures. This invaluable resource fosters a deeper understanding of the art form and enables future generations to appreciate the rich heritage of filmmaking.

Through diligent preservation efforts, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ensures that these artifacts are safeguarded for future generations to cherish. By continually adding to the Academy Collection, the organization sustains its mission to inspire, educate, and honor the art of cinema.

Los Angeles, CA, June 20, 2023 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made a significant announcement today regarding the latest acquisitions for its renowned collection. These acquisitions, now part of the world's largest film-related collection, are housed at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Margaret Herrick Library, and Academy Film Archive. These institutions are at the forefront of conservation, preservation, and exhibition of film-related materials.

The recently acquired items cover a wide spectrum, ranging from costumes featured in the Best Picture Oscar® winner "Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022) to a collection of over 600 rare silent film posters. Notable additions also include personal film collections and film-related materials belonging to prominent figures such as producer Gale Anne Hurd, director Harold Ramis, filmmaker Gregg Araki, and film scholar Kevin Brownlow. Additionally, conceptual art for the beloved film "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" (1982) and over 150 hand-painted animation artworks dating back to 1932, generously donated by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, have been incorporated into the collection. To honor their generous contribution, the Margaret Herrick Library's Graphic Arts Department will be renamed as the Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw Graphic Arts Department.

Academy CEO Bill Kramer expressed enthusiasm and gratitude for these exceptional acquisitions, emphasizing their significance in highlighting the collaborative processes involved in filmmaking. The expanded collection at the archive, library, and museum reinforces the Academy's unique ability to preserve the entirety of film history, spanning various formats. The donors' remarkable gifts and their dedication to illuminating our film heritage were acknowledged with deep appreciation.

Jacqueline Stewart, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, highlighted the diverse array of films and filmmakers represented in the new acquisitions. These additions align with the institution's mission of providing educational and inspiring materials to a wide range of audiences, from scholars and students to filmmakers and film enthusiasts. The availability of these iconic collections for research and public engagement is a cause for excitement.

Since 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been actively collecting and preserving film-related materials. Its unparalleled permanent collection includes an impressive assortment of over 13 million photographs, 8.3 million clippings, 95,000 screenplays, 73,500 posters, 145,000 production and costume design drawings, 45,000 sound recordings, 39,000 books, 1,900 special collections, 242,000 film and video assets, and 8,000 props, process, and production items representing various aspects of motion picture technology, costume design, production design, makeup and hairstyling, visual effects, and promotional materials.

The Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw Graphic Arts Department specifically houses the Academy's extensive collection of posters and production art, including animation artwork, production and costume design drawings, storyboards, and other design works. Established in 1998 as part of the Margaret Herrick Library, the department's production art collections, acquired from designers, private collectors, and professional organizations, chronicle more than 80 years of motion picture design.

Access to components of the Academy's collection is available to the public through exhibitions, public programming, and film screenings at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the reference and research collection at the Margaret Herrick Library, the Academy Film Archive access center, and online at oscars.org.

For a detailed list of the new collection items, please refer to the original source.

For more information about the newly acquired items and the Academy's ongoing initiatives, please visit the official website.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science.