Past Exhibitions
Every past exhibition at Fries Museum.
A special exhibition dedicated to the conceptual and linguistic body of work by artist Louwrien Wijers.
Tina Farifteh: Toen ik de zon en de maan tegelijk zag
In this spatial installation, Iranian-Dutch artist Tina Farifteh explores our concept of “home.” The exhibition poses the poignant question: if society does not offer a home, is there perhaps a place for the displaced in the vast landscape?
The relationship between humans and nature is the central theme of this exhibition. Through contemporary art from the Fries Museum’s collection, the exhibition explores the vulnerability of nature and the impact humans have on it.
Wybrand de Geest (1592–1663) was one of the most important portrait painters of the seventeenth century and the court painter to the Frisian Nassaus. Discover the high society and glamour of yesteryear through the eyes of the master who immortalized the wealthy elite with virtuoso precision.
Veenweide Atelier: Ontwerpen voor een gezonken moeras
Discover new ways of living in the peat meadow region. Together with farmers, designers, and scientists, this exhibition paints a hopeful picture of the future for the Frisian landscape.
An impressive exhibition at the Fries Museum that explores the social and cultural impact of art.
A large-scale, festive exhibition on the history, traditions, and fashion related to weddings.