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...international design competition to redevelop the former Maritime Services building (one scheme involved a "lightbox" over the existing art deco edifice; another had it demolished and replaced with what detractors likened to a petrol station). But public support waned, and the plan was eventually scrapped. Instead, director Macgregor set about improving the existing building, turning around the museum's deficit, and widening its community outreach; for the first time this year, "Primavera" will tour the country when its Sydney season ends in November. "My philosophy has always been that a museum is much more than a building," Macgregor says...
...unveiled an expanded space dedicated for the first time to its permanent collection and new acquisitions. Hard to believe that six years ago the MCA was faced with a crippling deficit and possible closure. "It does feel like the contemporary moment has finally come," says director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor...
...factors have brought about what Macgregor calls "the contemporary moment" now flourishing on both sides of the Tasman. In Auckland, it was an antiquated building at odds with the growing demand and stature of modern art - a problem embarrassingly revealed when the gallery was unable to accommodate Michael Stevenson's Trekka car from the Venice Biennale because of insufficient space. Director Saines expects visitor numbers to double to 500,000 a year when the new gallery opens in 2009. In Brisbane, says director Hall, the catalyst was government-driven "cultural diplomacy," putting the state's engagement with Asia...
...before a crash ended his run. But promising stars like Zabriskie, who looks so young he ought to have a bell on his cycle, probably won't ever compare with the man who inspired millions of fans to wear yellow Livestrong bracelets. "It's a bit frightening," says Ian MacGregor, the reigning under-23 U.S. road-racing champion, of Armstrong's retirement. "Cyclists know there's more to the sport than Lance Armstrong. I don't know if the American public knows that...
...Council also heard a presentation from David MacGregor of Cooper Robertson Partners about Allston planning, particularly about the physical layout of buildings in Allston, Ryan said...