Vancouver Art Gallery cancels $600M expansion plans due to cost overruns, seeks new design.

The Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) has scrapped its new building plans due to escalating costs, rising from $400 million to $600 million. The project, previously designed by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, will be completely redesigned to better align with financial sustainability and artistic vision. The gallery board will seek a new architectural partner and will engage the public in discussions about the project's future.

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