Frank Gehry, a provocative and creative force in architecture who has died aged 96, was behind some of the world's most intriguing buildings.

The Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
The unmistakable curves of the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
The Dancing House, Prague
A leaning glass tower at the Dancing House, Prague
Hotel Marques de Riscal Bodega, Spain
Striking purple tones on the Hotel Marques de Riscal Bodega, Spain
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
A golden-hour glow drenches the Walt Disney Concert Hall in California

From the curvilinear forms of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to the explosive shapes of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Gehry's work transcended traditional design, celebrating the unexpected and the unconventional.

His visionary approach not only transformed architectural aesthetics but also sparked conversation about the role of architecture in culture and society, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary architectural discourse.