Frank Willems

Frank Willems creates art driven by curiosity, wonder, and a healthy sense of restlessness. Fascinated by human and animal behaviour, the complexity of the human psyche, social discomforts, and the absurdity of everyday life, he explores the world around him through a visual language that is constantly evolving.

His style is an eclectic blend of urban art, pop art, and neo-expressionism, where humour and seriousness, chaos and structure, reality and absurdity coexist. Willems works intuitively and spontaneously, driven by an unrelenting work ethic and a constant desire to explore beyond the obvious. Music is a continuous influence throughout his creative process.

Interaction and movement have become an important part of Willems' artistic practice. His interactive artworks invite viewers to become active participants rather than passive observers. Some works reveal an entirely different layer under blacklight, while others incorporate following eyes, kinetic movement, mirrors, or movable elements. A pair of eyes may appear to follow you across the room, an element may move when touched, or something hidden may only become visible from a different perspective. Without relying on complex technology, Willems creates unexpected ways f...

ART FAIRS

2026
Art The Hague - [GRID] Gallery & Publisher
Fokker Terminal, Den Haag (NL)

2026
KunstRai – Serieuze Zaken Studioos by Rob Malasch
Rai, Amsterdam (NL)
Other participating artists: Laser 3.14

2025
KunstRai – WOW by Rob Malasch
Rai, Amsterdam (NL)
Other participating artists: Laser 3.14, Andy Warhol, Dirk Larsson, Koert Stuyf, Peter van Dongen, Ringel Goslinga, Paul Nassenstein, Max Natkiel, Els Timmerman, Broodje aka Beppy Viergever, Bamber Delver, Joost Benthem, John Studulski, Silke Riis, Maia Taieb, More Than Tv, Mieke Blits

2024
One And One Makes Two at Dutch Design Week
Central Station, Eindhoven (NL)

2023
Kunstrai – Serieuze Zaken by Rob Malasch
Rai, Amsterdam (NL)
Other participating artists: Amine Habti, Emerald Beryl, Thom Puckey, In-Up Park, Barbara van Ittersum

2021
Kunstrai – Serieuze Zaken by Rob Malasch
Rai, Amsterdam (NL)
Other participating artists: Streetart Frankey, Laser 3.14, Erik Kessels

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2026
BLOW MY MIND
Noordkade, Veghel (NL)

2020 – 2026
Voltaire x Frank Willems
A home base in Den Bosch. Every six months you will find new works by Frank Willems.
Voltaire, Den Bosch (NL)

2025
GREETINGS FROM DISTELLOO
Distelloo, Helvoirt (NL)

2024
Summer Holiday Exhibition
Distelloo...