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The inspiring story of Louwrien Wijers on the big screen! On Saturday 21 February, we will be screening the exclusive preview of the film From Competition to Compassion at the Fries Museum, free of charge. This essay-film focuses on the work and thinking of the artist. As a viewer, you will be taken on a journey through Wijers' rich artistic legacy. The film paints an intimate and contemplative portrait of an artist who has spent her life searching for different ways of living, seeing and thinking. After the 50-minute film, there will be a discussion with Louwrien Wijers and the filmmakers, Petrine Vinje and Carsten Aniksdal. This discussion will be moderated by Titus Nouwens, curator of the exhibition. Both the film and the discussion will be in English.

Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:25
Price: free, excluding museum admission

Want to be sure of a place? Reserve a seat in advance via our ticketpage (select 21 February 2026).

Louwrien Wijers (Aalten, 1941) developed her artistry in dialogue with influential thinkers and creators such as Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol, the Dalai Lama and artists from the Fluxus movement. The film is set in Friesland, where Louwrien lives and works, and is held in a contemplative pace, to serve the flourishing language and concepts of the artist. The post-screening discussion will focus on the film's creative process, the theme of compassion and the contemporary significance of Wijers' work.

about the filmmakers

From Competition to Compassion was created by artists Petrine Vinje and Carsten Aniksdal, both based in Oslo. Their collaborative film work focuses on space, materiality and experience. Vinje combines her background in visual arts, research and installations with a strong interest in perception and meaning-making, while Aniksdal works with photography, film and sound to explore landscapes and places in time. Based on their shared belief that art can create space for reflection, they develop films with a tranquil, sensory character.

The film is produced by O Publications, a creative production space dedicated to capturing profound human experiences through film, artist-books and music. Click here for more information about O Publications.

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