The Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University is presenting “To Begin, Again: A Prehistory of the Wex, 1968–89,” an exhibition showcasing the institution’s origins and its significant impact on contemporary arts programming. The exhibition, which runs from February 5 to May 8, delves into the rich history of artistic endeavors at Ohio State prior to the Wexner Center’s establishment in 1989.

Featuring over 80 works primarily from the university’s permanent collection, “To Begin, Again” highlights pieces acquired or presented during the 1970s and 80s. The exhibition includes notable works by artists such as Futura2000, Eva Hesse, Adrian Piper, Sol LeWitt, and Frank Stella. The exhibition aims to illuminate how the university’s arts scene evolved from a period of student and societal unrest in the late 1960s, leading to the creation of a dynamic space for contemporary art and critical dialogue.

Source: https://wexarts.org/press-release/wexner-center-arts-presents-begin-again-prehistory-wex-1968-89-february-5-may-8