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Wendell Castle

Wendell Castle (1932–2018) was an American wood carver, sculptor and painter.

Also recorded as Wendell Keith Castle.

Wendell Castle in brief

Born
1932
Died
2018
Known for
wood carver, sculptor, painter, designer and artist
Place of birth
Emporia
Contents

Overview

Also worked under the name Castle, Wendell Keith.

Born at Emporia in 1932, died at Scottsville in 2018.

In detail

Wendell Castle studied at University of Kansas. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Rochester Institute of Technology.

Work by Wendell Castle is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Design Museum Gent, Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship and Fellow of the American Craft Council.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Wendell Castle”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2559029: Wendell Castle

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