Frank O. Gehry, a titan of architecture, dies at 96
Frank O. Gehry, one of the most formidable and original talents in American architectural history, passed away on Friday at his home in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 96. His chief of staff, Meaghan Lloyd, confirmed his death following a brief respiratory illness. Gehry’s passing marks the end of an era for contemporary architecture.
Source The New York Times
Gehry’s most celebrated work is undoubtedly the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in northern Spain, which opened in 1997. This exuberant titanium-clad building revitalized the declining industrial city and became an international sensation, securing Gehry’s reputation as the most recognizable American architect since Frank Lloyd Wright. The museum’s dynamic, glittering forms expressed a new emotionally charged architectural style.
Gehry’s legacy, marked by his innovative and expressive designs, will continue to inspire architects and art lovers globally. His influence on architecture remains profound, and future generations will study and celebrate his pioneering work.
