How does cultural legacy influence innovation?
From the Meiji period (1868-1912) to the present day, the Yoshida family has carried forward a printmaking tradition rooted in the aesthetics of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished during the Edo period (1603-1867) and that depicted transient pleasures and everyday life of the urban population. Beginning with work by the patriarch Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), this exhibition samples the Yoshida family’s artistic re-imagining of ukiyo-e through modern and contemporary periods. The works on view from the Flaten Art Museum demonstrate technical mastery and an ongoing negotiation between past and present, tradition and innovation, place and personhood.
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The Frank Museum is located one block east of Uptown Westerville’s vibrant commercial district. Spend an afternoon visiting the museum’s current exhibition, browsing in Uptown’s locally owned shops, and relaxing in our excellent restaurants or coffee establishments. The Frank Museum staff are always available for tours.
Current Exhibitions
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The Living Art of Generative Scribing
Fisher GalleryOctober 5, 2026 – April 15, 2027This exhibition showcases Generative Scribing, an emergent social art form, featuring the work of Berlin-based artist Olaf Baldini. Generative Scribing pairs deep, active listening with fluid visual art to help organizations and communities navigate complex, evolving futures. The installation features large-format paintings and drawings from global initiatives, alongside new work that will be drawn from dialogues and social fields at Otterbein and Central Ohio. -
A Journey through America with Robert Freimark
Christian Hohmann, Curator; In collaboration with HOHMANN Fine Art GalleryFrank Museum of ArtAugust 19 – December 4, 2026Between 1960 and 1968, artist Robert Freimark created Fifty States, a suite of abstract, full-sheet color screen prints representing each of the fifty United States. To make this collection, Freimark traveled around the country. He drew from his own experiences as well as extensive research into the history of each state to create a unique, multilayered print. Situated in The Frank, a museum dedicated to global art, the installation reflects on America’s 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and our country’s place in the world. -
Jim Bowling: Inside Out
A Sabbatical ExhibitionMiller GalleryAugust 19 – November 4, 2026In this sabbatical exhibition, Jim Bowling reflects on the ways that personal, internal narratives influence external expressions. The artist explores this theme through the intimate connection between the interiors and exteriors of sculptural forms. Each narrative begins in the center of the sculpture, at the core of each piece. The surface narratives on the exterior ‘support’ forms, which are simple figurative bases, are impacted and transformed by the internal narratives. Viewers can investigate the nuanced relationships between inner narratives and exterior expressions through this series titled “Inside Out.”