In a unique twist of fate, a letter revealing Lord Sainsbury's disdain for the ornamental columns of the Sainsbury Wing was discovered during its renovation, offering insight into his true feelings about the architectural decisions.
John Sainsbury, who funded the Sainsbury Wing, expressed his frustration in a note that was hidden in one of the columns: 'LET IT BE KNOWN THAT ONE OF THE DONORS... IS ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED THAT YOUR GENERATION HAS DECIDED TO DISPENSE WITH THESE UNNECESSARY COLUMNS.' This letter provides a window into the complexities of donor influence in art and architecture.
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