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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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The planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi building, which is scheduled for completion in 2025. Photo: Gehry Partners
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The planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi building, which is scheduled for completion in 2025. Photo: Gehry Partners
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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The planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi building, which is scheduled for completion in 2025. Photo: Gehry Partners
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The planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi building, which is scheduled for completion in 2025. Photo: Gehry Partners
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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A scale model of the Guggenheim from 2010. Galen Clarke/The National
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