Sainsbury Centre
Due to the fresh and innovative approach of Jago Cooper, Director of Sainsbury Centre, many of the museum's shows are conceptualised as explorations of important societal issues, rather than structured around an artist, genre or historical period. Rather, Cooper seeks to spark dialogue and exploration with the exhibitions rather than presenting traditional one-way museum viewing experiences. The gallery is also conspicuous in its commitment to environmental art, with many exhibitions and artworks dedicated to this category of art.
Among the United Kingdom's leading public art galleries, the Sainsbury Centre occupies Norman Foster's landmark 1978 building at the University of East Anglia. It shows the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection alongside an internationally respected programme of investigative exhibitions built on the idea of the museum as a 'living being'.
