Sam Wagstaff

American art curator (1921-1987)
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Sam Wagstaff

Summary

Sam Wagstaff is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on November 4, 1921[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on January 14, 1987[5]. He worked as a curator[6], art collector[7], and patron of the arts[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Sam Wagstaff's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Sam Wagstaff died in New York City[4].
  • Sam Wagstaff was born on November 4, 1921[3].
  • Sam Wagstaff was born on January 1, 1921[10].
  • Sam Wagstaff died on January 14, 1987[5].
  • Sam Wagstaff died on January 1, 1987[11].
  • Sam Wagstaff is buried at Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest Columbarium[12].
  • Sam Wagstaff's father was Samuel Wagstaff[13].
  • Sam Wagstaff held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Sam Wagstaff worked as a curator[6].
  • Sam Wagstaff worked as an art collector[7].
  • Sam Wagstaff worked as a patron of the arts[8].
  • Sam Wagstaff's field of work was curator[15].
  • Sam Wagstaff's field of work was collector[16].
  • Sam Wagstaff was employed by Detroit Institute of Arts[17].
  • Sam Wagstaff's education included a stint at Yale University[18].
  • Sam Wagstaff was educated at New York University Institute of Fine Arts[19].
  • Sam Wagstaff's education included a stint at Hotchkiss School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Sam Wagstaff is Samuel J. Wagstaff, Jr. Records, 1956-1978[21].
  • Sam Wagstaff is recorded as male[22].
  • Sam Wagstaff's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sam Wagstaff's archives at is recorded as Archives of American Art[24].
  • Sam Wagstaff's archives at is recorded as Detroit Institute of Arts Research Library & Archives[25].
  • Sam Wagstaff's archives at is recorded as Detroit Institute of Arts[26].
  • The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[27].

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Origins and Family

Sam Wagstaff's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 4, 1921[3] and January 1, 1921[10]. His father was Samuel Wagstaff[13].

Education

Educated at Yale University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; New York University Institute of Fine Arts[19], an academic institution[32], in United States[33], founded in 1925[34]; and Hotchkiss School[20], a boarding school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1891[37], headquartered in Lakeville[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include curator[6], art collector[7], and patron of the arts[8]. Fields of work include curator[15], a profession[39] and collector[16], an occupation[40]. Sam Wagstaff was employed by Detroit Institute of Arts[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Sam Wagstaff is Samuel J. Wagstaff, Jr. Records, 1956-1978[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 14, 1987[5] and January 1, 1987[11]. Sam Wagstaff passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[27]. He is buried at Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest Columbarium[12].

Why It Matters

Sam Wagstaff is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

He has been cited as an influence by Robert Mapplethorpe[41], a photographer[42], 1946–1989[43], of United States[44], specialised in photography[45].

FAQs

Where was Sam Wagstaff born?

Sam Wagstaff's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Sam Wagstaff die?

Sam Wagstaff passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Sam Wagstaff's parents?

Sam Wagstaff's father was Samuel Wagstaff[13].

What did Sam Wagstaff do for work?

Sam Wagstaff worked as curator[6], art collector[7], and patron of the arts[8].

Where did Sam Wagstaff go to school?

Sam Wagstaff was educated at Yale University[18], New York University Institute of Fine Arts[19], and Hotchkiss School[20].

Who did Sam Wagstaff influence?

Sam Wagstaff has been cited as an influence by Robert Mapplethorpe[41].

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  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . finding aid. wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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