John Sainsbury, who disliked the structural pillar in the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery, expressed his disdain through a posthumous note found during demolition.
The letter found during demolition of the Sainsbury Wing reveals Sainsbury's long-held grievance about the pillars, marking a unique instance of a donor's posthumous opinion.
Sainsbury's disdain for the architectural choice reflects a common sentiment; not everyone can engage in grand gestures, but the act of writing transcends time.
This episode illustrates a more relatable billionaire grievance; Sainsbury's letter offers vindication after death, a testament to how even small annoyances leave lasting impressions.
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