The Century of Gehry 2026
July 12 @ 8:00 am – December 30 @ 5:00 pm
Overview
The Century of Gehry 2026 is an exhibition dedicated to the life, creative process, and architectural legacy of Frank Gehry. Held at Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art in Porto, Portugal, the exhibition explores Gehry’s extensive career through architectural models, drawings, sketches, furniture, sculptures, and archival materials that reveal the evolution of his design approach.
The exhibition presents architecture as a process of experimentation, combining artistic exploration, technological development, material innovation, and structural investigation. It examines how Gehry’s work challenged conventional ideas of architectural form and influenced contemporary architectural practices around the world.
Focus
The Century of Gehry focuses on the development of Frank Gehry’s architectural language and his approach to transforming concepts into built environments. The exhibition explores different stages of his career, from early residential projects and furniture experiments to internationally recognized cultural buildings.
The event examines themes including material exploration, unconventional geometries, fragmented forms, digital design methods, collaboration, and the relationship between architecture, sculpture, and artistic expression.
Program
The exhibition presents a selection of Gehry’s projects through models, sketches, drawings, furniture pieces, sculptures, and documentary materials. These elements illustrate his creative process and demonstrate how initial concepts developed into completed architectural works.
The program provides visitors with an opportunity to study Gehry’s methods, explore his design philosophy, and understand the relationship between experimentation, technology, and architectural production.
Audience
The Century of Gehry 2026 is intended for architects, designers, architecture students, researchers, artists, and visitors interested in contemporary architecture and creative processes.
The exhibition offers an opportunity to analyze Gehry’s design strategies, examine his influence on modern architecture, and explore the role of experimentation in shaping new architectural approaches.
Event Details
| Event Type | Architecture Exhibition and Retrospective |
| Venue | Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Porto, Portugal |
| Dates | 12 June to 30 December 2026 |
| Duration | Approximately 6 Months |
| Opening Hours | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Frequency | Temporary Exhibition |
| Exhibition Themes | Architecture, Creative Process, Models, Drawings, Furniture, Sculptures, Material Innovation, Contemporary Design |
| Admission | General public and architecture professionals |
| Fees | Ticket required, prices vary by visitor category |
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
The Century of Gehry 2026 provides an examination of an architectural career defined by experimentation, material research, and new approaches to form. By focusing on sketches, models, and creative development, the exhibition presents architecture as an evolving process rather than only a completed physical outcome.
For professionals and students in architecture and design, the exhibition offers insight into the relationship between artistic exploration, technology, and architectural practice. It demonstrates how research, collaboration, and material experimentation can influence new directions in contemporary design.
Through a review of Gehry’s projects and working methods, The Century of Gehry 2026 presents a broader perspective on the impact of innovation, identity, and creative thinking within modern architecture.
