Sheena Wagstaff | |
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Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 66–67)[1] |
Alma mater | University of East Anglia Whitney Independent Study Program |
Occupation(s) | Art historian, curator |
Spouse | Mark Francis[2] |
Sheena Wagstaff (born 1956/1957) is an art historian and curator who oversaw the opening of the Met Breuer in her role as head of the Met's modern and contemporary department.[3][2] She also integrated the museum's contemporary holdings throughout the museum rather than limiting them to dedicated galleries.[4]
She is currently creative advisor to Frieze Masters.[5]
Wagstaff was born in England but grew up in Germany, Scotland and the Mediterranean.[6] Prior to her time at the Met, Wagstaff was chief curator at the Tate Modern and oversaw a series of major installations in that museum's Turbine Hall.[4][2]