Kevin Spacey to deliver keynote speech at architecture convention in Philadelphia
Kevin Spacey, the award-winning US producer and actor, is to give the keynote speech at the 2016 American Institute of Architects convention in Philadelphia.
The star of hit Netflix series House of Cards will address the convention on 19 May about the importance of innovation and risk-taking.
“What can architects learn from an award-winning producer and actor whose Netflix Original Series made appointment TV obsolete?” the AIA asked in a statement, before providing its answer: “A lot.”
“Kevin Spacey’s talent for disruption and drive to challenge the status quo distinguishes his incredible career,” it continued. “He is a man who is constantly innovating and looking for new challenges, just like architects.
“Perhaps no one in Hollywood works harder to defend the value and integrity of the arts. He believes that the creative arts are essential and the lifeblood of a nation.
“This keynote is where you learn to be a game changer from a master innovator, collaborator and disruptor.”
Spacey, who won Oscars in 1996 and 2000 for his roles in The Usual Suspects and American Beauty, spent an 11-year tenure as the Artistic Director of the Old Vic Theatre in London, for which he received an honourary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
He is also the founder of the Kevin Spacey Foundation, which provides grants and mentoring opportunities to emerging artists and companies in creative fields.
The AIA Convention will take place from 19-21 May. The institute’s members will gather to network, participate in workshops and discuss developing trends in architecture and design.
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