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The Henry Art Gallery has grown from a quirky space serving the University of Washington to the Northwest's premier contemporary art institution. Two years ago, an extensive renovation made the building over into a work of art and tripled the space of the gallery. Much of the new space is underground, but huge skylights and light wooden floors give it an open, airy feel. The large gallery opens up to accommodate large-scale modern work and the designers have wired the whole place to accomodate multi-media exhibitions. The new renovation also includes an auditorium and a cafe that adjoins a new…