How did the Sainsbury Centre begin?The Sainsbury Collection was given to UEA in 1973. The Sainsburys also gave UEA a generous capital endowment to fund a new building and to assist the University with future running costs. For more information see the History page. Why did the Sainsburys choose UEA?When Robert and Lisa Sainsbury were looking for a university to give their collection to, they were passionate that their objects should be kept and displayed together – the new campus at UEA had plenty of room, the necessary flexibility and had already embraced modern architecture with Denys Lasdun’s famous designs. For more information see the History page. Is there any connection with Sainsbury's supermarket?Yes, Sir Robert was joint manager of Sainsbury's grocery business with his older brother, Alan (later Lord Sainsbury), becoming chairman in 1967. In the same year, he chaired the board of the Tate Gallery and was knighted for his services to the arts. He was made joint president of the supermarket chain in 1969. Robert and Lisa’s eldest son, Lord David Sainsbury of Turville, was, until recently, Minister for Science and Innovation. Sir Robert’s nephews, Alan Sainsbury’s sons, were responsible for the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery. How has the Sainsbury Centre affected teaching at UEA?In April 1978, the School of Fine Art had a strong reputation for European art history. Today the School of World Art Studies and Museology runs undergraduate and post graduate programmes in world art history, anthropology, archaeology and museology. The academic enterprise has grown: the Sainsbury Research Unit (1988), Museology (1992) and the Museum Leadership Programme (1993). The Institute of World Archaeology and the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Art and Culture (1999). Where can I find more information about the history of the Sainsbury Centre?See History page. |
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