Death of Architect Frank Gehry. The Master Known for Designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Fondation Louis Vuitton.
Renowned contemporary American architect Frank Gehry, known for works like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, has passed away at 96.Summary
Frank Gehry, a leading contemporary global architect, died on December 5th at his home in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 96. He was famous for designing numerous museums and art-related facilities, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Spain), the Art Gallery of Ontario (Canada), and the Fondation Louis Vuitton (France). Other major works include his own residence and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1929, Gehry gained prominence around age 50 in 1979 with his renovated private residence, earning him the title of master for his dynamic architectural forms that defied convention. His accolades include the Pritzker Prize, and in Japan, he created the sculpture "Fish Dance" (1987) in Kobe.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)