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Want to know more about Louwrien Wijers' work? Join us for a free online Art Talk with the artist on Wednesday 17 December. Through her encounters with Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol, the Dalai Lama and others, Louwrien developed an inspiring vision of art, science and life. In the Art Talk, she will discuss her artistic philosophy, her unique working method and the influences of science and spirituality in her work. She will also talk about her new and first solo museum exhibition, We Live in Language, which is currently on display at the Fries Museum. The Art Talk can be followed free of charge from 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom and YouTube. The event is organised by Mind & Life Europe in collaboration with the Fries Museum and will be held entirely in English.

The Art Talk is part of Minds & Life Europe's 2025 Arts & Enaction Series.

Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (CET)
Price: free
Register for the event via this link.

For more information, visit the website of Mind & Life Europe.

The Art Talk is part of Mind & Life Europe's 2025 Arts & Enaction Series. The programme will feature a short introduction video, a narrated walkthrough of the exhibition, a preview clip from the forthcoming film From Competition to Compassion, live conversations with the filmmakers Petrine Vinje and Carsten Aniksdal, and a dialogue between Louwrien and Martijn van Beek, before concluding with an audience Q&A.

about louwrien wijers

Louwrien Wijers (Aalten, 1941) is a pioneering artist who works extensively with language, listening and conversation. She made her name with 'mental sculptures': works of art consisting of language and dialogue. During her career, Louwrien has spoken with various prominent artists, scientists and thinkers, including Joseph Beuys, Andy Warhol and the Dalai Lama. Wijers recently won the GERRIT BENNER Prize 2025 for her leading contribution to art in Fryslân. The jury praised her unique way of working: "She sees words, thoughts and communication as a form of art and emphasises their importance to society. Her work is calm and thoughtful, and forms a powerful counterbalance to our fast-paced visual culture." In honour of this award, the Fries Museum is organising the exhibition GERRIT BENNER Prize 2025: Louwrien Wijers – We Live in Language. The exhibition will be on display until 29 March 2026.

about mind & life europe

Mind & Life Europe (MLE) is an organisation that brings together people from diverse fields to explore new insights into the human experience. These encounters give rise to inspiring conversations about human experiences that give us greater insight into the world. Together with experts from fields such as neuroscience, education, ecology and the arts, MLE encourages open and honest exchange.
One of the programmes organised by MLE is the Arts & Enaction Events series: a programme at the intersection of art, creativity and philosophy. The conversation with Louwrien is part of this series and can be followed for free via Zoom and YouTube.

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