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Le Petit Cabinet d'un Amateur de Ruines at Orion Gallery, Ostend

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The exhibition 'Le Petit Cabinet d'un Amateur de Ruines' was held at Orion Gallery in Ostend, Belgium, from February 2 to February 5, 2002. The show explored themes of ruins and decay, presenting works that reflect on the passage of time and the aesthetics of deterioration. The gallery, located in the coastal city of Ostend, hosted this short-term exhibition featuring a collection of pieces that evoke the romantic fascination with ruins. The event was documented in a PDF file available for download, indicating a catalog or press release was produced. The exhibition's title references a 'small cabinet' of a ruins enthusiast, suggesting an intimate, curated selection of artworks. The show ran for only four days, making it a brief but focused presentation.

Key facts

  • Exhibition title: 'Le Petit Cabinet d'un Amateur de Ruines'
  • Venue: Orion Gallery, Ostend, Belgium
  • Dates: February 2 to February 5, 2002
  • Duration: 4 days
  • A PDF file was available for download
  • Theme: ruins and decay
  • Location: Ostend, a coastal city in Belgium
  • The exhibition was documented in artpress.com

Entities

Institutions

  • Orion Gallery
  • artpress.com

Locations

  • Ostend
  • Belgium

Sources