Sheena Wagstaff

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Sheena Wagstaff
Born1956or1957(age 67–68) [1]
CitizenshipUK
Alma mater University of East Anglia
Whitney Independent Study Program
Occupation(s)Art historian, curator
SpouseMark Francis [2]

Sheena Wagstaff (born 1956/1957) is a British 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 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]

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