120 artists celebrate Ostend’s Thermae Palace with postcard art

In Ostend, over 120 artists created exclusive postcard designs to pay homage to the Thermae Palace and Royal Galleries, with the exhibition showcasing 229 artworks across three city locations. The initiative arose in response to proposed residential buildings threatening the historical sites, prompting public opposition and ultimately a suspension of the development project. The exhibition highlights the architectural and cultural significance of the Thermae Palace and Royal Galleries, which draw millions of tourists annually and symbolize Ostend’s coastal history, reflecting the ongoing struggle between economic progress and heritage preservation in Belgian coastal cities.

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